Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager- West Division

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. With operations spanning 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, we employ over 30,000 people 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 in the western United States. This role champions lean and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational excellence, cost leadership, margin improvement (including commercial strategies), local adoption, and sustainability. The position also focuses on capability-building through needs assessments, training, and coaching individuals or teams in operational and commercial excellence. The role may include leading a small team when engaging the business.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Build and maintain trust, operate with integrity, and model 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 for 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 cost-effectively, 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 forecasts and margin targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit operational excellence and value-added strategies 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 AMAT Performance Fundamentals and Tools.
• Planning, Budgeting, and Reporting: Support the development of comprehensive operational budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead estimates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of 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).
• 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.
• Experience conducting site assessments, including reviewing and approving tactical implementation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and mentor leadership and frontline employees.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

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.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change.
• Ability to lead effective teams and develop direct reports.

Competencies

Continuous Improvement Managers should be highly skilled in competencies that enable them to:

• Identify opportunities, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influence critical stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Cultivate innovation.
• Optimize work processes.
• Instill trust.
• Demonstrate resilience.
• Manage ambiguity.

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate by telephone and in person.
• Able to use a computer for word processing, email communication, and document/presentation preparation.
• May require sitting for extended periods.
• May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
• Field-based elements of the role require plant/field visits and assessments.

Additional Requirements

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

Pay

$120,000–$140,000 base salary with 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 growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

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