Aggregate Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.

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Lithonia, GA Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 22, 2026 Last posted May 22, 2026
Job description
Line of Business: Aggregates

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production of aggregates.
  • Drive a strong safety culture through proactive leadership, coaching, and compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Optimize plant performance by managing costs, production targets, and quality standards.
  • Develop, mentor, and engage team members to build a high-performing, accountable workforce.
  • Partner with maintenance and support teams to ensure equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

What Are We Looking For

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a production or industrial environment.
  • Strong operational and problem-solving capabilities with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills across diverse teams and stakeholders, while holding team accountable.
  • Ability to analyze data, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Working knowledge of aggregate operations, heavy equipment, pit development and plant processes.

Work Environment
This role operates in a quarry/aggregate plant environment with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and heavy equipment. The position requires regular presence in the field, active engagement with team members, and adherence to all safety protocols.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary, $109,950 to $146,597, and participation in our annual incentive plan
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
    • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
    • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

About this role

Summary

Lead plant operations, ensure safety, optimize performance, develop team, drive continuous improvement.

Job title

Aggregate Plant Manager

Experience level

demonstrated leadership in industrial environment

Industry

building materials

Location requirements

must be in Lithonia, GA, or willing to relocate; no remote work

Salary

$109,950 to $146,597

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipsafety compliancedata analysisteam managementheavy equipment

Preferred skills

operations optimizationproblem solvingstakeholder communication

Specializations

plant operationssafetyleadershipheavy equipmentprocess improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lithonia, GA 30058, USA

On-site City