Plant Manager III

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Village of Schoharie (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Schoharie Quarry with oversight of two asphalt plants and a regional stripping crew. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and profitability across multiple units.

You will drive production, maintenance, and continuous improvement, while developing teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in a heavy industrial environment. Travel between local sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with accountability for safety and performance.
• Experience developing teams and driving site-wide improvements.
• Strong grasp of production, maintenance, and quality processes.
• Experience managing budgets, metrics, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations across quarry, asphalt, and stripping activities.
• Develop and coach teams while fostering accountability and safety culture.
• Drive production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational plans to meet goals.
• Partner with leadership to achieve operational and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Operational excellence

Budget management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Line of Business: Other

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading the safe, productive, and profitable operation of the Schoharie Quarry while providing oversight for two asphalt plants and a regional stripping crew, driving operational performance, employee development, and continuous improvement across multiple business units.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead safe, efficient, and compliant operations across quarry, asphalt, and stripping activities.
• Develop and coach teams while fostering accountability and a strong safety culture.
• Drive production, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve site performance.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational plans to meet business and customer needs.
• Partner with leadership and support teams to achieve operational and financial goals.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong leadership experience in aggregates, mining, asphalt, cement, or construction materials.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve operational performance.
• Strong understanding of operational, maintenance, and production processes within building materials operations.
• Experience managing budgets, performance metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Work Environment

• Based at the Schoharie Quarry with oversight of multiple operations.
• On-site role in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, vibration, and moving equipment.
• Frequent travel between local operating sites.
• PPE required in operational areas.

What We Offer

• $97,710-$130,000/yr base salary and company bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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.