Assistant Plant Manager
Heidelberg Materials · Jamesville, NY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $87k–$116k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Jamesville, NY.
- Base pay
- $87k–$116k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $118k–$158k. This one lists $87k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 13 production engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 26% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $118k–$158k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- EHS / safety 54%
- Lean 46%
- Root cause 46%
- Team leadership 46%
- Six Sigma 38%
- Black Belt 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Heidelberg Materials
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Heidelberg Materials in Jamesville
1 other open role at this site · 6 people we found in production roles at Heidelberg Materials.
- Production Supervisor III - Aggregates Night Shift · Production · Supervisor
Full description from Heidelberg MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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.
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What You'll Be Doing
- •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
What Are We Looking For
- •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
Work Environment
This role is based in an active aggregate plant setting with regular interaction across production areas. The Assistant Plant Manager will work closely with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams and should be comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
What We Offer
- •$86,850 to $115,797
- •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 and 10 Paid Holidays