Aggregate Performance Improvement Lead

Staker Parson Materials & Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Inclusive culture with internal growth

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials Inc. seeks an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to lead lean, performance improvements across western US aggregate operations. The role requires guiding end-to-end assessments, optimizing plant production, and collaborating with leadership to drive margin and safety improvements.

Travel ~50% within the western United States is expected. Base compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 with a 15% bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operational experience in aggregates.
• Experience with aggregate performance tools (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, automation and data collection.
• Site assessments including reviewing and approving tactical implementation plans.
• Training, coaching and mentoring with leadership and frontline.
• Ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end performance assessments at assigned sites, including pre-visit diagnosis, on-site assessment, post-visit analysis and prioritization/implementation planning.
• Analyze and improve plant production efficiencies while maintaining product specification and quality.
• Optimize plant operations to meet sales demand in the most cost-effective manner, maximizing margin.
• Align production planning with demand forecast, mine plan, and commercial strategy to maximize margin.
• Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit OpEx and value-added strategy.
• Lead change management initiatives by challenging the status quo and gaining commitment from senior leaders through frontline employees.
• Deliver effective training, mentoring, and coaching to enhance the skills of site leaders and frontline employees.
• Support development of comprehensive operational budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead estimates.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Operational leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Influence at all levels

Tools

AggFlow

PEAK

PRISM

B2W

DF3

Job description

CRH Americas Materials Inc. seeks an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to lead lean, performance improvements across western US aggregate operations. The role requires guiding end-to-end assessments, optimizing plant production, and collaborating with leadership to drive margin and safety improvements.

Travel ~50% within the western United States is expected. Base compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 with a 15% bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.