Lead Person 1

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.

We are seeking a safety-focused and results-driven Hot Mix Asphalt Lead Person to support daily plant operations, coordinate production activities, and help ensure the efficient manufacturing of high-quality asphalt products. This role serves as a key operational leader, promoting safety, quality, and teamwork while supporting plant performance goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate daily asphalt plant operations to support safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing.
• Monitor production processes and plant performance to maintain product quality and operational excellence.
• Support and direct plant personnel to achieve production schedules and operational objectives.
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and coordination of maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt plant operations, equipment, and production processes.
• Ability to identify operational issues, make sound decisions, and resolve problems effectively.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and comply with all company safety requirements.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $32-36 per hour.
• 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, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10017845

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.