Quarry Pit & Production Lead - Autonomous Ops

Heidelberg Materials AG; Bridgeport (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a safety-focused Quarry Pit & Primary Production Supervisor to lead daily pit operations, primary crushing, and autonomous haul truck activities in Lake Bridgeport, TX. The role demands strong safety leadership and expertise in optimizing production with mobile equipment fleets.

You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to meet production objectives while adhering to MSHA regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in quarrying, surface mining, aggregates, heavy industrial manufacturing, or related production environment.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory, lead, or frontline leadership experience directing employees, contractors, or production crews.
• Experience managing mobile equipment operations and leveraging fleet management technology, process automation, autonomous haul truck systems.
• Demonstrated success leading production teams, coordinating complex operational activities, and achieving safety and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations and company procedures.
• Supervise daily pit operations including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, primary crushing, and autonomous haul truck activities.
• Optimize equipment utilization, workforce productivity, and production processes to maximize efficiency.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management and training.
• Collaborate with maintenance and leadership to resolve operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Fleet management systems

Autonomous hauling technology

Process automation

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a safety-focused Quarry Pit & Primary Production Supervisor to lead daily pit operations, primary crushing, and autonomous haul truck activities in Lake Bridgeport, TX. The role demands strong safety leadership and expertise in optimizing production with mobile equipment fleets.

You will coach teams, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to meet production objectives while adhering to MSHA regulations and company policies.