Assistant Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials • Town of De Witt, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role partners with the Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The Assistant Plant Manager will drive continuous improvement across crushing, screening, material handling, and maintenance activities to optimize production output, cost control, and operational performance. They will support and develop plant teams through hands-on leadership, coaching, and clear communication, and help ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards. The role involves analyzing performance metrics and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve operational and business goals.

Requirements

• Aggregate industry experience preferred; experience in heavy manufacturing, construction materials, or a similar industrial environment acceptable
• Demonstrated leadership capability in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong operational knowledge with the ability to improve processes and drive results
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make sound, data-informed decisions

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement across crushing, screening, material handling, and maintenance activities to optimize production output, cost control, and operational performance.
• Support and develop plant teams through hands-on leadership, coaching, and clear communication
• Help ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards across all activities
• Analyze performance metrics and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve operational and business goals

Benefits

• 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
• 56 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees