Production Supervisor III - Aggregates Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Matching contributions

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

HSA available

HRA available

FSA available

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Night Shift Plant Operator Lead in Jamesville Quarry to oversee safe, efficient aggregate production and team development. You will manage crushing, screening, and conveying operations, partner with maintenance to reduce downtime, and drive improvements across throughput and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to MSHA standards in an outdoor quarry setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to interpret production data, identify trends, and make real-time operational decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide crews in a high-production quarry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plant operations in a quarry environment for safe, efficient production.
• Monitor and optimize crushing, screening, and conveying equipment with maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement on throughput, quality, and cost across plant operations.
• Maintain production, inventory, and shift reports; ensure MSHA compliance and company standards.
• Promote safety culture through inspections and leading by example.
• Provide direction to plant personnel and foster teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

MSHA knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Tools

Crushing equipment

Screening equipment

Conveying systems

Plant equipment

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 plant operations at Jamesville Quarry and Aggregate 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 is a night shift position that 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.