Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual incentive plan

401(k) retirement savings; company and

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a dedicated Plant Operations Lead for our on-site sand and gravel operation in Nedrow, NY. You will oversee daily production, ensure safety, and drive improvements across crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.

You will lead teams, coordinate with maintenance, and deliver targets in a high-production quarry. The role emphasizes leadership, real-time decision making, and adherence to MSHA regulations in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead crews in a high-production quarry environment.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and regulations (MSHA experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety standards

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

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:

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