# Performance Improvement Intern at Heidelberg Materials

- Company: [Heidelberg Materials](https://heidelbergmaterials.com)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-12
- Apply: https://heidelbergmaterials.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/global_hm_career_site/job/Raleigh-NC/Performance-Improvement-Intern_JR10018464
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/performance-improvement-intern-1c18ba10

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Manage quarry and sand or gravel operations including safety and maintenance.
- Evaluate production equipment, mine layouts, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with financial reporting, cash flow modeling, and acquisition analysis.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects across multiple business functions.

What they're looking for:

- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams and handle multiple concurrent projects.
- Adaptability and a commitment to high-quality work.

## Posting

Line of Business: Service & Support

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.

An internship with Heidelberg Materials is a unique experience. You’ll receive hands-on training and mentorship from some of the most talented professionals in the industry, while making meaningful contributions throughout your time with us. Interns also have opportunities to engage with senior leadership, participate in community initiatives, and build lasting connections with peers both inside and outside the workplace.

### What You'll Be Doing

- Summer projects vary in scope and size just as our products do. By the end of the summer, you will have had the opportunity to work with some of our industry’s best and brightest managers.

- Assignments will involve learning all aspects of managing a quarry or sand & gravel operation, including Mine Planning, Operations optimization, Quality Control, Sales, Maintenance, Safety, and more.

- Opportunities will include evaluating the production equipment and mine layout.

- Gain exposure to financial reporting, cash flow modeling, and M&A analysis.

- Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional business projects.

### What We Are Looking For

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

- Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability.

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

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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