Process Task Force Leader - Group Technical Services

CRH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Significant contribution to your pension plan

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

CRH is seeking a leader for their Task Force portfolio to enhance performance across cement plants. The role requires a depth of experience in cement manufacturing and the ability to provide technical guidance while promoting best practices globally.

Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in the cement industry, with a background in engineering or chemistry, and will be effective in influencing senior plant leadership. This hybrid role is based in Dublin, Ireland, and offers a comprehensive salary package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the cement industry.
• Proven expertise in cement manufacturing.
• Experience influencing senior plant leaders and cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CRH Task Force portfolio to achieve world-class performance across CRH cement plants.
• Promote and facilitate global knowledge sharing.
• Ensure alignment with CRH policies and technical standards.

Skills

Cement Process Mastery

Best Practice Knowledge

Industry Insight

Senior Advisory Capability

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical) or Chemistry

Job description

Overview

CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. with our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.

Country: Ireland
City: Dublin

Req ID: 522394
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About CRH

CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world, from the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit to parts of the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, sections of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre. CRH is recognised as an industry leader in producing high-quality cements, driving sustainable practices and continuously reducing the environmental impact of cement production. As a core Group Function, Group Technical Services (GTS) supports Operating Companies through initiatives focused on performance improvement, quality enhancement, and sustainability. GTS operates Task Forces across six global clusters, each focused on five key technical domains: Energy, Kiln Economy, Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR), Maintenance, and Quality.

Task Forces

• Energy
• Kiln Economy
• Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR)
• Maintenance
• Quality

Each Task Force is typically chaired by a Plant Manager, with members drawn from Production, Process, Maintenance, Engineering, and other senior technical roles across CRH plants. GTS appoints a Task Force Leader for each topic to support regional performance and ensure global knowledge flow. The Task Force Leader guides regional groups toward operational excellence, coordinates knowledge transfer, and facilitates the adoption of best practices, including attending cluster Task Force meetings, supporting roadmap development, ensuring alignment with CRH’s technical priorities, and chairing global sessions for cross-regional learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the CRH Task Force portfolio to achieve world-class performance across CRH cement plants.
• Promote and facilitate global knowledge sharing.
• Ensure alignment with CRH policies and technical standards.
• Collaborate with Task Force Chairs to provide technical guidance and facilitate roadmap implementation.
• Advise, support, and challenge plant teams constructively.
• Participate in GTS and Group-level technical initiatives.
• Develop and implement expert support solutions for performance improvement.
• Introduce and embed measurement systems to monitor best-practice adoption.
• Report on roadmap development, execution, and results.
• Ensure effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including GTS leadership, plant leaders, and technical specialists.

Key Competencies

• Cement Process Mastery: Demonstrates expert knowledge of cement production processes, equipment, raw materials, and quality requirements.
• Best Practice Knowledge: Maintains up-to-date awareness of global best practices and emerging developments in the cement and concrete sectors.
• Industry Insight: Understands current and future challenges facing the cement industry, including operational, technological, and environmental pressures.
• Senior Advisory Capability: Provides credible, data-driven guidance to senior plant and functional leaders.

Individual Competencies

• Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

Experience / Education

• Ideally: Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical) or Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the cement industry.
• Proven expertise in cement manufacturing and familiarity with global best practices.
• Experience influencing senior plant leaders and cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience working across different cultural environments (advantageous).
• Prior responsibility for operational improvement, technical troubleshooting, or performance optimisation.

Key Stakeholders

• CRH Cement Plant Managers
• CRH Cement Plant Production / Engineering / Quality Managers

Other Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel internationally.
• For internal candidates: Please discuss with your manager before applying.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Next steps

Connect your future to CRH. We are curious to learn more about you. Please introduce yourself and send us your application. If this role is not suitable for you, feel free to share it with someone who might be interested. For GDPR purposes, applications must be submitted through our job portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the country and nature of employment.