Quarry Operations Leader — Safety, Planning & Improvement

heidelbergmaterials; Union Bridge (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to lead daily quarry operations, including extraction, loading, hauling, crushing, and material movement. You will supervise crews, ensure safety compliance with MSHA and environmental rules, and drive continuous improvement using production data.

Experience in hard-rock/limestone mining and crane operations is valued. The role requires 2+ years of frontline leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Mining Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Surface mining or quarry experience required, with hard-rock/limestone preferred.
• 2+ years frontline leadership experience in daily operations and team leadership.
• MSHA requirements, drilling & blasting operations knowledge, quarry/pit development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills; union experience preferred.
• Experience with crushing operations and coordinating crusher/conveyor/mobile equipment maintenance strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, AutoCAD, and drone-based quarry mapping technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quarry operations: extraction, loading, hauling, crushing, processing, stockpiling, and material movement.
• Supervise and develop quarry employees; coordinate daily assignments and maintain accountability.
• Ensure MSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements; promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor production, equipment performance, material quality, and conditions to meet goals and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance on crusher, conveyor, and mobile equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Support quarry planning, pit development, inventory management, and continuous improvement with data.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

MSHA knowledge

Communication

Conflict resolution

Union environment experience

Crushing operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in Mining Technology, Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Drone mapping

Drone certification

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Quarry Supervisor to lead daily quarry operations, including extraction, loading, hauling, crushing, and material movement. You will supervise crews, ensure safety compliance with MSHA and environmental rules, and drive continuous improvement using production data.

Experience in hard-rock/limestone mining and crane operations is valued. The role requires 2+ years of frontline leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and