Aggregate Performance Improvement Lead

CRH plc; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comp medical, dental and disability

Group retirement savings

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is seeking an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to drive lean initiatives and operational excellence across western US aggregates operations. You will lead performance assessments, optimize plant efficiency, and coach teams in continuous improvement practices.

You will collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to implement OpEx strategies, manage production planning alignment, and foster a strong safety and quality culture across sites in the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operational experience in aggregates, leading teams and delivering progressive results.
• Experience with aggregate performance tools (AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3).
• Proven ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both leader and participant.
• Hands-on technical experience with plant systems, quality control, automation and data collection.
• Travel ~50% within the western United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end performance assessments at assigned sites with diagnosis, on-site and post-visit analysis.
• Optimize plant operations to maximize margins while ensuring safety and quality.
• Align production planning with demand forecast and commercial strategy.
• Deliver training, coaching and mentoring to site leaders and frontline employees.
• Lead change management initiatives and engage senior leaders for buy-in.

Skills

Lean

Operational leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Training & coaching

Tools

AggFlow

PEAK

PRISM

B2W

DF3

Job description

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is seeking an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to drive lean initiatives and operational excellence across western US aggregates operations. You will lead performance assessments, optimize plant efficiency, and coach teams in continuous improvement practices.

You will collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to implement OpEx strategies, manage production planning alignment, and foster a strong safety and quality culture across sites in the region.