Regional Aggregates Operations Manager | Safety & Efficiency

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to oversee multiple aggregates sites, driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency across operations.

The role focuses on production targets, planning, maintenance coordination, and coaching teams, with emphasis on MSHA compliance, regulatory standards, and continuous improvement, including cost per ton improvements and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering, Operations/Industrial Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in aggregates/mining or related heavy industrial operations; multi-site leadership preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA and a demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and cost drivers; ability to improve productivity, reliability, and cost per ton.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to develop teams and lead change.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient operations across multiple aggregates sites, ensuring consistent execution of safety and operating standards
• Deliver production, quality, and customer service targets through effective planning, daily management routines, and performance coaching
• Ensure MSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance; partner with EHS on inspections, audits, training, and corrective action closure
• Drive equipment reliability and maintenance execution, including outage coordination, downtime prioritization, and PM compliance
• Own cost per ton performance through budget management, variance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting

MSHA knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to oversee multiple aggregates sites, driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency across operations.

The role focuses on production targets, planning, maintenance coordination, and coaching teams, with emphasis on MSHA compliance, regulatory standards, and continuous improvement, including cost per ton improvements and budget stewardship.