Performance Manager Ready Mix- Various Locations in US

Job ID:  497049

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Purpose:

CRH Americas Materials (AMAT) is seeking a Performance Manager – RMC Distribution to provide overall leadership and guidance focused on margin growth with customer-centric distribution strategies for CRH AMAT Operating Companies.  Working with minimal supervision, this position will champion the RMC delivery fundamentals, leverage the IT tactical systems, promote distribution leadership capabilities, foster innovation, problem-solving, and the sharing of leading practices. 

The role will be expected to deliver performance improvement and margin growth through collaboration that will ultimately drive a focus on low cost/customer focused distribution strategy integrated with the Operating Company’s value proposition.  This role requires a high degree of initiative, coordination, and excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders and cross functional partners throughout the entire organization.  Additionally, the candidate will be involved in supporting various performance initiatives, data analytics, related training, and documentation development. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Ready-Mix Performance.

To be successful, the preferred candidate should be able to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate environment. Proven project, change, and process management experience will be critical for success.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various business leaders to roadmap and manage the implementation of enterprise distribution fundamentals across AMAT companies ensuring successful adoption.
• Partner with the Safety Technical team to promote safety by leveraging technology and process within our distribution departments. 
•  Collaborate with the Operating Companies to conduct assessments on fundamental processes as well as technical and leadership capabilities within the distribution functions.
•  Develop, implement, and facilitate change management plans.
• Develop and/or support the creation and delivery of training content and the related reference documentation.
• Coach Operating Companies to understand their Value Proposition and how they get paid for the service they deliver.
• Advise and manage stakeholders by reporting on special projects, business challenges and opportunities. 
•  Identify trends across the company based on data and insights. Provide recommendations to evolve and advance business performance through system optimization.

Additional Skills & Experience:

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Able to influence in a positive way, all levels of the organization
• Ability to build relationships and deliver internal and external customer-centric solutions
• Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders with tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy
•  Results-oriented - able to multi-task and delivers results against multiple priorities - with outstanding attention to detail
• Must be able to convincingly promote ideas with confidence and enthusiasm
• Demonstrated sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes within work structure, processes, job requirements or cultures
• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer requirements, expectations and needs
• Must be able to allocate / delegate decision making responsibility appropriately while conveying clear expectations

Competencies:

• Collaborates:  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively:  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Manages Complexity:  Making sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results:  Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Persuades:  Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Directs Work:  Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Resourcefulness:  Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures Accountability:  Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Qualifications:

• Education:  Bachelor's/University Degree (or comparable work experience)
• Preferred experience or field of study:  Ready Mix Concrete Management, Finance, Engineering, Systems Implementation, Product Management, Project Management, or related field of experience
• Work Experience:  5+ years
• Travel Requirements:  Various, 30-75% travel
• Computer Skills:  Technologically savvy, with a full understanding and fluency in relevant computer applications. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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 large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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