• Aggregate Yard Supervisor

    Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. (Romeoville, IL)


    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

    • Lead daily shipping operations for aggregate materials, coordinating with the Marine Department and cartage drivers to ensure timely and accurate deliveries of sand, gravel, stone, or other bulk products.

    • Collaborate with production and logistics teams to optimize load schedules, truck dispatching, and barge movements based on material availability and customer demand.

    • Monitor inventory levels of aggregate stockpiles and ensure shipping documentation complies with DOT, MSHA, and environmental regulations.

    • Drive continuous improvement in safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across all outbound logistics.

    • Train and support team members—including scale house operators and yard personnel—to meet performance, safety, and quality standards in aggregate handling and transport.

    What Are We Looking For

    • Prior experience in aggregate, mining, or bulk material logistics preferred.

    • Strong leadership and communication skills to guide a team in a dynamic, outdoor industrial setting.

    • Proven ability to manage complex logistics and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in aggregate shipping and compliance.

    • Proficiency with shipping systems, scale software, and basic computer applications (e.g., Excel, dispatch platforms).

    • Ability to collaborate across departments—production, maintenance, sales—and adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions.

    Work Environment

    This role operates in a manufacturing and shipping environment with exposure to outdoor conditions, heavy equipment, and varying temperatures. Safety gear and adherence to safety protocols are required.

    What We Offer

    + Competitive base salary 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

    Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

    **Req ID** JR10009965