Equipment Performance Improvement Manager - West Division

About the role

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 with time split between the office and remote work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an 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
• 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 TCO 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 (e.g., 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
• Act as Division Equipment Representative working with CRH National Fleet Operations Team with development, improvement, implementation and the sustaining of shop and equipment excellence programs
• Involve Equipment and Finance for accurate winter maintenance budgeting

Requirements

• Ten years of progressive shop, equipment maintenance and equipment management experience
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred (CMMS, EAM, ERP)
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Programs
• Experience in construction and materials industry

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• General knowledge of equipment telematics
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization’s goals and objectives
• Ability to work effectively with others
• High ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through and commitment
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
• May require sitting for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Usually, normal office working conditions
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours

Pay

$120,000–$140,000 base salary with a 15% bonus opportunity.

Travel requirements

60–70% travel.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with Roth option and 5% company match
• Nine paid holidays (eight static and one floating)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Opportunities for internal mobility and professional development
• Company discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel and more
• Opportunities for community engagement