Production Supervisor - Asphalt

Heidelberg Materials

$92K — $123K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years supervisory experience in asphalt operations
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or related field or Journeyman certification
  • Proven leadership with focus on safety and team development
  • Strong mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and production planning
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily asphalt and terminal operations with strong leadership
  • Coordinate production schedules and resources to optimize performance
  • Lead hiring, training, and performance management for team development
  • Promote safety culture through inspections and adherence to standards
  • Manage maintenance and operational excellence initiatives

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health, dental, and wellness benefits package
  • Competitive pension plan with company contributions
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Participation in an annual incentive plan
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Asphalt

The Production Supervisor supports Asphalt Operations in Edmonton, Alberta, and reports directly to the Operations Manager. This role is responsible for the safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality production of asphalt materials and asphalt binder terminal operations while leading plant personnel, contractors, maintenance activities, and production processes.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead Operations & Production: Oversee daily asphalt and terminal operations through visible leadership to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality production performance.
  • Plan & Optimize Performance: Coordinate production schedules, materials, throughput, and resources while collaborating with operations teams to maintain efficiency and meet demand.
  • Develop & Manage Team: Lead hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management to build a skilled, compliant, and high-performing workforce.
  • Drive Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture through field engagement, inspections, investigations, and adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain Equipment & Operational Excellence: Manage maintenance, repairs, plant reliability, inventories, quality partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting budgets, KPIs, and operational targets.


What Are We Looking For:
  • Industry Experience: 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience in asphalt operations, including hot/cold mix production, binder terminals, plant equipment, and systems such as Gencor or Astec.
  • Education & Credentials: Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field, and/or Journeyman certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead teams with a strong focus on safety, performance, accountability, and employee growth.
  • Problem-Solving & Technical Expertise: Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in production planning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and making sound decisions in high-pressure operational environments.
  • Communication & Core Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, report writing, and presentations; valid Class 5 Driver's License.


Work Environment
  • Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment
  • Hands-on role requiring time on the production floor and occasional physical activity
  • Collaborative team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary: $92,740 - $123,640
  • Participation in our annual incentive plan
  • Industry leading benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness
  • Pension plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions and RRSP options
  • Opportunities for training, development, career growth within a global organization


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