Plant Manager

About the Role

The manager will oversee operations at the Salado rock quarry in Texas, driving efficiency and productivity while achieving an annual production target of 1.4 million tons. Responsibilities include implementing safety protocols, managing and developing plant staff, and monitoring budgets, costs, and production schedules to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. • Oversee Salado quarry operations to meet 1.4 M tons annual production. • Implement and maintain comprehensive safety protocols. • Manage, develop, and motivate plant staff for continuous improvement. • Monitor budgets, control costs, and schedule production. • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. • Lead problem‑solving and decision‑making initiatives. • Apply budgeting, cost‑control, and production‑scheduling expertise. • Participate in 401(k) with company match and automatic contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quarry operations
• ▸safety protocols
• ▸staff management
• ▸budget control
• ▸production scheduling
• ▸regulatory compliance

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience, and has at least five years of aggregates operations management experience. A strong background in geology, mining methods, budgeting, and safety regulations, combined with proven leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills, is required. The role is based in an industrial plant environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions, requiring frequent standing, walking, climbing, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb. Manual dexterity for operating equipment and tools is also essential. • Demonstrate knowledge of safety, environmental, and mining regulations. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience. • Possess ≥5 years aggregates operations management experience. • Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to lift 50 lb, stand, walk, climb, and work in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸5+ years
• ▸aggregates ops
• ▸safety regs
• ▸leadership
• ▸geology

Benefits

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials, operating over 450 locations across the United States and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. The position falls within the Aggregates line of business and offers a pay range of $98,960 to $131,939.99. The compensation package includes a base salary of $120,000‑$150,000 plus participation in an annual incentive plan. Benefits feature a 401(k) with company contributions and matching, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, health‑savings and flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, and generous paid leave including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Receive $120k‑$150k base salary plus annual incentive plan. • Access medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA/HRA/FSA, disability, and life insurance. • Enjoy paid bonding leave, 15 days vacation, 40 hours sick leave, and 10 holidays.

Work Environment

Onsite