Operations Management Intern

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Richmond, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is offering an internship in the field operations area to support production and continuous improvement efforts. You will work with operations, sales, quality control, maintenance and logistics to gain a broad understanding of the stabilized sand business.

Current juniors and seniors pursuing construction management, business, or engineering degrees are invited to apply. A strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated openness to change and adaptability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and manage several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations to achieve production goals while coordinating with managers, engineers, sales, quality control and production staff.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing operational data to support continuous improvement.
• Complete technical and operational projects to understand plant processes.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance, quality, sales and administration.
• Gain broad understanding by spending time with Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics and Administration.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Team motivation

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management

Job description

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.

Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced managers, engineers, sales representatives, quality control personnel, and production employees.

Spend time with various departments, including Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration, to gain a broad understanding of the stabilized sand business.

Complete technical and operational projects to gain an understanding of plant processes and business functions.

Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, quality, sales, and administrative departments, as well as the responsibilities of different roles throughout the operation.

Assist with collecting and analyzing operational and production data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

What Are We Looking For:

Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.

Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Interest in construction materials manufacturing, aggregate operations, and business operations.

Combination of office and field work.

Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment in a plant environment.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform manual labor tasks as needed.

What We Offer:

$25.00/hr

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Intern Events

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.