Vice President/General Manager, Ready Mix

CRH; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunity for growth and internal promotion

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Vice President for E Texas & Louisiana Ready-Mix Operations. The role includes overseeing operations, financial management, and strategic direction to drive growth and profitability. Candidates should have a strong background in the ready-mix or construction industry, excellent leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ready-mix, aggregates, or construction operations.
• Strong financial acumen in P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and commercial strategy for the ready-mix division.
• Drive profitability and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop annual budgets and maximize profit margins.

Skills

Leadership

P&L Management

Business Development

Sales Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job ID: 518922

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Vice President - E Texas & Louisiana Ready-Mix Operations

Summary/Job Scope

This position oversees all operations, strategy, financials, and growth for the ready-mix concrete division in East Texas and Louisiana. This position will be critical in driving profitability, quality, and market leadership through expert management of production, sales, logistics, and personnel, while ensuring alignment with company goals and maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. Key duties involve managing the P&L, process improvement, budgeting, strategic planning, business development, safety, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for directing operations and commercial strategy, reviewing operational reports and financial statements to determine progress, and attaining production and profitability objectives.
• Sales & Business Development: Drive sales, manage key customer/vendor relationships, and develop bids/proposals to expand market share.
• Ensures that the Company establishes and achieves appropriate financial and safety results.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure strict adherence to all environmental and regulatory standards.
• Provides strategic direction for growth, initiatives, and expansion. Guides the development of new markets and channels to support growth.
• Develops annual budget, monitors performance, and adjusts strategy to ensure maximum returns are being realized and allocates operating budget. Maximizes profit margin through strategic planning. Full P&L responsibility.
• Ensures effective succession planning and career development. Provides mentoring and employee development to direct reports.
• Serves as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety & health, to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors. Develop relationships with other key leaders and stakeholders within the industry, such as agencies, associations, major suppliers and contractors.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Extensive background (10+ years) in ready-mix, aggregates, or construction operations and sales.
• Financial Acumen: Strong P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure management.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large teams.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of concrete operations, supply chain, and market dynamics.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Business, etc.) or commensurate experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to manage change, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.