# Operations Management Intern at Heidelberg Materials

- Company: [Heidelberg Materials](https://heidelbergmaterials.com)
- Location: Richmond, TX
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-06
- Apply: https://heidelbergmaterials.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/global_hm_career_site/job/Richmond-TX/Operations-Management-Intern_JR10018151
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/operations-management-intern-173ed7de

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Support plant operations and assigned projects alongside experienced managers and engineers.
- Rotate through Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration departments.
- Complete technical projects to understand plant processes and business functions.
- Collect and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

What they're looking for:

- Current juniors and seniors pursuing degrees in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong work ethic, commitment, and ability to adapt to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team motivation abilities.

Pay and perks:

- $25.00/hr
- DEI engagement activities and employee resource groups
- Intern events

## Posting

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:

- Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.

- Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced managers, engineers, sales representatives, quality control personnel, and production employees.

- Spend time with various departments, including Operations, Sales, Quality Control, Maintenance, Logistics, and Administration, to gain a broad understanding of the stabilized sand business.

- Complete technical and operational projects to gain an understanding of plant processes and business functions.

- Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, quality, sales, and administrative departments, as well as the responsibilities of different roles throughout the operation.

- Assist with collecting and analyzing operational and production data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

### What Are We Looking For:

- Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

- Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company.

- Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Interest in construction materials manufacturing, aggregate operations, and business operations.

### Work Environment:

- Combination of office and field work.

- Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, noise, and moving equipment in a plant environment.

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

- Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and perform manual labor tasks as needed.

### What We Offer:

- $25.00/hr

- DEI Engagement and Employee Resource Group Activities

- Intern Events

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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