Performance Improvement Manager - Ready Mix

Heidelberg Materials

$136K — $181K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in Ready-Mix or related construction-materials environments.
  • Strong knowledge of performance drivers in Ready-Mix including mix design and materials.
  • Experience in enhancing operational performance and profitability through technical expertise.
  • Proficient analytical skills to evaluate data and manage performance metrics.
  • Proven track record in leading root-cause analysis and implementing improvements.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical and materials performance initiatives across North America.
  • Identify high-impact opportunities for mix performance and quality consistency.
  • Translate field data and QC results into actionable improvement plans.
  • Analyze datasets to uncover trends and root causes for improvement.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on operational performance issues.
  • Support the execution of the Ready-Mix materials strategy and mix optimization.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to implement technical findings and monitor results.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization.
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on safety and innovation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
  • Paid bonding leave, 15 days of paid vacation, and 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $136,030.00 - $181,363.32

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.

Work Environment

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


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