Ready-Mix Performance Lead - Data-Driven Improvement

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

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.