Production Supervisor

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary base + annual incentive

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life Insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a hands-on leader to guide daily plant operations at the South Onondaga quarry. You will oversee production from crushing to conveying, monitor performance, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime while driving safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to interpret production data, and a proactive approach to improvements in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant operations in aggregates/mining or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to direct crews in a high-production quarry.
• Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and make real-time decisions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and MSHA regulations preferred.
• Hands-on problem-solving in fast-paced outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plant operations in a quarry environment to meet production targets.
• Monitor and optimize crushing, screening, and conveying equipment; coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for throughput, material quality, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and shift reports; ensure MSHA compliance and company standards.
• Promote safety culture; conduct inspections and lead by example.
• Provide direction to plant personnel and foster teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Tools

Crushing equipment knowledge

Screening systems

Conveying systems

Job description

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

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

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.