Quarry Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials • Thornton, IL

7d • 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. Lead daily quarry operations to ensure safe, efficient production Coordinate staffing, equipment usage, and material flow to meet production goals Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards and support corrective actions Monitor compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards Support employee development through coaching, communication, and collaboration Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Requirements

• Leadership in mining and aggregates-demonstrated ability to lead crews in quarry, open-pit or heavy manufacturing environments, including oversight of drilling, blasting, load and haul, and primary crushing operations.
• Safey first mindset strong commitment to safe blasting procedures, controlled drilling operations, and compliance with MSHA and site specific safety protocols.
• Promotes hazard recognition, pre blast planning and safe equipment operation across all activities.
• Operational planning and coordination skilled in organizing daily pit activities, scheduling drilling and blasting cycles, coordinating with shot service providers and aligning production targets with downstream plant requirements.
• Communication and team engagement able to clearly communicate blast plans, pit sequencing and operational priorities while supporting crew engagement and cross functional coordination with maintenance, quality and environmental teams.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement applies a practical field driven approach to resolving issues such as drilling deviations, fragmentation challenges, equipment delays, and pit floor conditions, Supports continuous improvement in blast design, cycle efficiency and overall production reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quarry operations to ensure safe, efficient production
• Coordinate staffing, equipment usage, and material flow to meet production goals
• Conduct routine inspections to identify hazards and support corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards
• Support employee development through coaching, communication, and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $84,900-$113,193 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed