Performance Improvement Manager - Ready Mix

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Job summary

Lehigh Hanson Inc. is seeking a Performance Improvement Manager for Ready-Mix to drive materials performance improvements across North America. You will translate field data and QC results into actionable plans, analyze large datasets, and lead root-cause analyses to raise performance and reduce costs.

The role requires strong collaboration with quality, operations, commercial and plant teams, traveling across NAM to implement practical actions and measure results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Ready-Mix technical experience preferred.
• 5+ years in Ready-Mix, concrete materials, technical services, quality, mix design, batching, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of Ready-Mix performance drivers including mix design, materials, batching, strength, durability, quality and consistency.
• Experience leading root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and driving improvements.
• Excellent collaboration across quality, operations, sales, leadership and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ready-Mix technical and materials performance improvement initiatives across NAM (North America).
• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities related to mix performance, quality, materials usage, batching discipline, production process control, and cost-to-produce.
• Translate field observations, QC results, batch data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
• Analyze large datasets from QC systems, batch systems, tickets, mix designs and test results to identify trends and root causes.
• Lead root-cause analysis on technical and operational issues including strength variability and batching practices.
• Support NAM Ready-Mix materials strategy, including mix optimization, quality standards, and performance routines.
• Partner with regional teams to convert findings into practical actions and measurable results.
• Strengthen Performance Management Program with better KPIs, control limits, and accountability around materials performance.
• Act as trusted technical advisor to regional and NAM leadership and encourage data-based decisions.
• Support adoption of tools and technologies that improve quality visibility and decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Concrete Technology, Construction Materials, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Performance Improvement Manager - Ready Mix

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

What You'll Be Doing

Lead Ready-Mix technical and materials performance improvement initiatives across NAM (North America).

Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities related to mix performance, quality consistency, materials usage, batching discipline, production process control, and cost-to-produce.

Translate field observations, QC results, batch data, mix-design information, and operational performance indicators into clear, actionable improvement plans.

Analyze large datasets from QC systems, batch systems, tickets, mix designs, and test results to identify trends, exceptions, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

Lead root-cause analysis on technical and operational performance issues, including strength variability, overdesign, slump / air consistency, water demand, aggregate moisture, batching accuracy, sequencing, mixing practices, testing practices, and corrective actions.

Support the development and execution of the NAM Ready-Mix materials strategy, including mix optimization, technical standards, quality discipline, and performance routines.

Partner with regional quality, operations, commercial, and plant teams to convert technical findings into practical actions and measurable results.

Strengthen the Performance Management Program by building better KPIs, control limits, action triggers, follow-up discipline, and accountability around technical and materials performance.

Act as a trusted technical advisor to regional and NAM leadership, constructively challenging assumptions and helping raise performance expectations.

Support adoption of tools and technologies that improve quality visibility, mix performance, batching discipline, and technical decision-making.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Concrete Technology, Construction Materials, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent Ready-Mix technical experience considered.

5+ years of experience in Ready-Mix, concrete materials, technical services, quality, mix design, batching, or related construction-materials environments.

Strong knowledge of Ready-Mix performance drivers, including mix design, raw materials, batching, strength, durability, quality, and consistency.

Experience leveraging technical expertise to improve operational performance, customer outcomes, cost management, and profitability.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, manage performance metrics, and drive data-based decisions.

Proven ability to lead root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable continuous improvement.

Effective communicator and influencer with the ability to collaborate across quality, operations, sales, leadership, and regional teams in a matrixed environment.

Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to the DFW area; however, exceptional candidates based in other major markets will also be considered.

This is a NAM role operating across office, plant, lab, and field environments, with regular exposure to Ready-Mix technical and operational processes. The position will require travel to operating locations and time at Ready-Mix plants, labs, and field locations, following all safety and environmental protocols.

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:

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization

A collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on safety and innovation

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Saving 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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.