Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager

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CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the VP of Division Performance, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager provides leadership for operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across aggregate operations spanning multiple states in the western United States. The role champions lean and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational excellence, cost leadership, margin improvement tactics (including commercial), local adoption and sustainability.
In addition, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager will be engaged in capability-building activities such as needs assessments, training, and/or coaching individuals or teams in areas of competency or skills relating to operational and commercial excellence. The role may include leading a small team when engaging the business.
Compensation: $120,000-$140,000, 15% bonus
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Safety:
Build and maintain trust, operate with integrity, be a role model for safe operation and a strong safety culture across Division and Americas Materials “AMAT” operations
Performance Assessments:
Lead end-to-end performance assessments at assigned sites, including pre-visit diagnosis, on-site assessment, post-visit analysis and support in prioritization and implementation planning
Plant and Equipment Studies and Automation:
Analyze and improve plant production efficiencies while maintaining product specification and quality.
Assess work production and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities
LOB Operations Performance and Cost Leadership:
Optimize plant operations to meet sales demand in the most cost-effective manner, maximizing margin while maintaining safety and quality.
Production Planning and Target Setting:
Align production planning with demand forecast, mine plan, and commercial strategy to maximize margin.
Support plant-level production scheduling, aligned with demand forecast and margin targets
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit OpEx and value added strategy to meet customer demand.
Change Leadership and Site Sustainability:
Lead change management initiatives by challenging the status quo and gaining commitment from senior leaders through frontline employees.
Training, Coaching and Development:
Deliver effective training, mentoring, and coaching — both formal and informal — to enhance the skills of site leaders and frontline employees in applying the AMAT Performance Fundamentals and Tools.
Planning, Budgeting and Reporting:
Support development of comprehensive operational budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead estimates.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
5+ years operational experience in ready mix, leading teams, delivery progressive results
Experience and proficiency in the ready mix-specific performance tools (e.g. AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3, etc.)
Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
Hands-on technical experience with p

Employment type
Full Time