Performance Improvement Manager

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a senior Operations Engineer to drive performance improvements across aggregate operations.

You will lead the implementation of Minimum Operating Practices, embed the Aggregates Operating Model, and identify opportunities to optimize drilling, blasting, extraction, hauling, crushing, and site management. Travel across North America is required to support multiple sites, collaborate with on-site teams, and translate technical recommendations into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field qualifications, and/or at least 8 years of experience in the aggregate or allied industry; or an equivalent combination of both, plus at least 4 years in a direct quarry management role.
• Ability to optimize processes across drilling, blasting, extraction, hauling, crushing, screening, loadout, maintenance, and site management.
• Connect site geology and commercial needs to operational decision‑making.
• Translate technical recommendations into practical onsite execution.
• Knowledge of Aggflow and AggQC; proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance improvement across aggregate operations to strengthen financial and operational results.
• Lead implementation of Minimum Operating Practices across assigned sites.
• Embed the Aggregates Operating Model and Aggregates Management Handbook into daily operations.
• Identify and support operational best practices and new product or process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor progress on improvement initiatives and collaborate with site teams to achieve performance goals.
• Provide practical, hands-on guidance to optimize production processes.

Skills

Process optimization

Site leadership

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Aggflow

AggQC

Job description

• Department: Engineering & Operational Excellence
• Position Type: Full time

What You’ll Be Doing

Drive performance improvement across aggregate operations to strengthen key financial and operational results.

Lead implementation of Minimum Operating Practices across assigned sites.

Embed the Aggregates Operating Model and Aggregates Management Handbook into daily operations.

Identify and support operational best practices and new product or process improvement opportunities.

Monitor progress on improvement initiatives and collaborate with site teams to achieve performance goals.

Provide practical, hands‑on guidance to optimize production processes.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field qualifications, and/or at least 8 years of experience in the aggregate or allied industry; or an equivalent combination of both, plus at least 4 years in a direct quarry management role.

Ability to optimize processes across drilling, blasting, extraction, hauling, crushing, screening, loadout, maintenance, and site management.

Capability to connect site geology and commercial needs to operational decision‑making.

Demonstrated ability to translate technical recommendations into practical onsite execution.

Knowledge of Aggflow, AggQC, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Motivation and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned Region and occasionally across North America.

This role supports multiple aggregate operations and requires regular travel, time in active quarry environments, and close collaboration with onsite operational teams.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short and Long‑term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled