Aggregate Performance Improvement Lead (Lean & Margin)

Staker & Parson Companies; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials is seeking an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to lead lean and problem-solving initiatives across western U.S. operations, driving operational excellence and margin improvements.

You will champion OpEx deployment, coach teams, and coordinate cross-site enhancements to sustain safety and quality. The role requires 5+ years in aggregates with hands-on plant experience, plus comfort with travel up to 50% across the western U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operational experience in aggregates, leading teams, delivering progressive results.
• Experience with aggregate performance tools (AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• 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 and safety.
• Align production planning with demand forecast, mine plan, and commercial strategy to maximize margin.
• Support plant-level production scheduling, aligned with demand forecast and margin targets.
• Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit OpEx and value-added strategy.
• Lead change management initiatives and site sustainability efforts.
• Deliver training, mentoring and coaching to enhance skills of site leaders and frontline employees.
• Support development of comprehensive operational budgets.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Project management

Business acumen

Results orientation

Communication

Change management

Team leadership

Tools

AggFlow

PEAK

PRISM

B2W

DF3

Job description

CRH Americas Materials is seeking an Aggregate Performance Improvement Manager to lead lean and problem-solving initiatives across western U.S. operations, driving operational excellence and margin improvements.

You will champion OpEx deployment, coach teams, and coordinate cross-site enhancements to sustain safety and quality. The role requires 5+ years in aggregates with hands-on plant experience, plus comfort with travel up to 50% across the western U.S.