Quarry Production Supervisor — Lead Safety & Throughput

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

HSA/HRA/FSA benefits

AD&D and disability coverage

Paid bonding leave

15 days paid vacation

56 hours paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a proven plant operations leader for our South Onondaga sand and gravel operation in New York. You will lead daily plant operations, ensure safe, efficient aggregate production, and develop teams to meet targets and business goals.

This outdoor quarry role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with maintenance and operations, and a focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement in throughput and material quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Safety standards

Team coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Crushing equipment

Screening equipment

Conveying systems

Plant equipment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a proven plant operations leader for our South Onondaga sand and gravel operation in New York. You will lead daily plant operations, ensure safe, efficient aggregate production, and develop teams to meet targets and business goals.

This outdoor quarry role requires hands-on leadership, collaboration with maintenance and operations, and a focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement in throughput and material quality.