Aggregate Plant Manager
Heidelberg Materials · Lithonia, GA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $110k–$147k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Lithonia, GA.
- Base pay
- $110k–$147k
- 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 the US: typical posted base $106k–$150k. This one lists $110k–$147k.
Median of the low and high ends of 126 live postings that list pay, out of 390 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live production postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- Root cause 44%
- Six Sigma 22%
- 5S 22%
- New product launch 22%
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- 1
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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
- •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