Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. Our aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving, and construction services 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.

About the role

Reporting to the VP of Division Performance, the Aggregate 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. The role may include leading a small team when engaging the business.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Build and maintain trust, operate with integrity, be a role model for safe operation, and foster 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years operational experience in aggregates, leading teams, and delivering progressive results.
• Experience and proficiency in aggregate-specific performance tools (e.g., AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
• Hands-on technical experience with plant systems, quality control, field application of automation, and data collection.
• Site assessments including reviewing and approving tactical implementation plans.
• Training, coaching, and mentoring with leadership and frontline employees.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.

Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity, and trust.
• Strong financial, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.
• Business acumen in manufacturing, distribution, and/or construction operations.
• Strong action orientation and drive for results.
• Strong oral/written communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change.
• The ability to lead effective teams and develop direct reports.

Additional Requirements

• Travel 50% +/- within the western United States.

Competencies

Continuous Improvement Managers should be highly skilled in competencies that ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to identify opportunities, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influence critical stakeholders. These include:

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Cultivates Innovation
• Persuades
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Instills Trust
• Being Resilient
• Manages Ambiguity

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
• Elements of the role will be field-based, requiring plant/field visits and assessments.

Pay

$120,000-$140,000 base, plus a 15% bonus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.