Equipment Performance Improvement Manager - West Division

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CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.
**This is a hybrid position. Time will be in the office and remote.
Position Overview
The Division Equipment Performance Improvement Manager will assist the West Divisions' Equipment line of business with asset procurement/disposal, asset management, and asset maintenance with direct focus on total cost of ownership for the life of the fleet within the Divisions. Safety and internal customer satisfaction is paramount and will be achieved through collaborating with operations and support of the shop teams. This position requires strong technical abilities, performance management skills, financial understanding, and industry knowledge.
Compensation $120,000-$140,000, 15% bonus
Travel requirements: 60-70%.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure employee-driven safety culture is present and effective
Promote safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair practices
Facilitate regular communication and conference calls with Division and Business Unit Equipment Managers with involvement from Division Procurement Specialists
Work with Business Unit Managers to ensure that total cost of ownership (TCO) is competitive or lower than Industry Standards.
Work closely with Finance Team on CapEx, budgeting, communication and other functions involving finance
Support the CapEx process by assisting Business Units with multi-year planning, standardization and adherence to equipment category strategy, life cycle analysis and strategic disposal plan
Provide feedback on all performance initiative metrics
Maintain strong communication throughout the Division identifying areas to maximize the life of the equipment at the lowest TOC while reducing downtime
Be a visible presence in the Division’s shops, field locations and jobs to help identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Offer guidance in repair and maintenance process along with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) usage
Assist with understanding of, and regular review of timely, accurate and useful equipment financials, dashboard, initiatives, metrics, and reports
Work with Business Units to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance capacity matching. (ex. - improve haul roads, stockpile management, etc.)
Promote partnering with OEM dealers
Assist in developing fleet strategies to promote sharing of equipment across markets
Champion the development, improvement, implementation and use of shop and equipment excellence programs including compliance/risk, CMMS, tire programs, oil analysis, contamination control, telematics, 5S Program, parts/inventory management, winter maintenance plans, fuel management/storage, preventative maintenance, planning and scheduling, and outside repairs
Drive innovation through application of new technology
Work with divisional teams to ensure revenue and hourly rates are set properly and the equipment, shop and delivery accounts break even
Train, mentor, and coach Division equipment leaders
Utilize performance management skills, communication, and knowledge to promote safety, financial success, safety awareness, excellence in programs and overall success
Division Equipment Representative – work with CRH National Fleet Operations Team with development, improvement, implementation and the sustaining of shop and equipment excellence programs

Employment type
Full Time