Production Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials North America; Nedrow (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on Plant Operations Leader for our South Onondaga quarry and sand/gravel operation. You will drive safe, efficient production, develop teams, and align performance with business goals.

Responsibilities include supervising crushing, screening, and conveying equipment; coordinating maintenance; monitoring production data; and enforcing MSHA and site safety standards in an outdoor, high‑production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of crushing, screening, and conveying systems.
• Strong leadership and clear communication.
• Ability to interpret production data and trends.
• MSHA knowledge or experience preferred.
• Hands-on problem solving in outdoor industrial settings.
• Collaborative mindset across maintenance, quality, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plant operations in a quarry to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Monitor crushing, screening, and conveying equipment; coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement to throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory reports; ensure MSHA compliance.
• Promote safety culture with inspections and leadership by example.
• Provide direction and support to plant personnel and foster teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Operations management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Job description

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.

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

Lead daily plant operations at our South Onondaga sand and gravel operation, ensuring safe, efficient aggregate production while developing teams, improving performance, and supporting business goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate plant operations in a quarry environment, ensuring safe and efficient production of aggregates materials to meet targets
• Monitor and optimize performance of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment; partner with maintenance to address breakdowns and minimize downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, material quality, and cost efficiency across plant operations
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and shift reports; ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company standards
• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, conducting inspections, and leading by example
• Provide direction and support to plant personnel, fostering teamwork, accountability, and operational discipline

What Are We Looking For

• Experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments preferred
• Working knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying systems, and mobile or stationary plant equipment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead crews in a high-production quarry environment
• Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and make real-time operational decisions
• Solid understanding of safety standards and regulations (MSHA experience preferred)
• Hands-on problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, outdoor operation
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and operations teams

Work Environment

This position operates in an outdoor quarry and plant environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying weather conditions, dust, and elevated noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

What We Offer

• $84,900 to $113,193/yr base salary and participation in our annual incentive 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

Req ID

JR10018347

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.