Aggregates Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Heidelberg Materials · Thornton, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $75k–$101k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Thornton, IL. Train, mentor, and supervise production staff to enhance team performance.
- Base pay
- $75k–$101k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 5% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$107k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 96%
- Lean 38%
- SAP 27%
- Union environment 27%
- 5S 27%
- MES 23%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Heidelberg Materials
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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requirements
to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
- ✓Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- ✓Train, mentor, and supervise production staff to enhance team performance.
- ✓Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain for timely materials procurement.
- ✓Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and maintenance experience, including familiarity with activities such as greasing bearings, troubleshooting conveyors and crushers, coordinating equipment repairs, and driving preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs.
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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.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Oversee daily the production / maintenance
What Are We Looking For
- •Proven leadership capability grounded in aggregates operations, with a strong focus on developing high performance, safety-driven teams.
- •Skilled in evaluating production priorities across quarry, plant and logistics functions to make sound, timely operational decisions.
- •Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation in high hazard environments.
- •Effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly with equipment operators, maintenance teams, quality control, and management to ensure alignment and operational continuity.
- •Solutions oriented mindset with the ability to identify bottlenecks, optimize production processes, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
Work Environment
- •Fast-paced manufacturing setting with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- •Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- •Hands-on role requiring physical activity and attention to detail.
What We Offer
- •Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan. $75,410-$100,550
- •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.