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 Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years in ready-mix operations or related field-based operational roles
  • Proven collaboration skills across field and leadership environments
  • Experience with performance management and process improvement initiatives
  • Ability to influence teams without direct authority
  • Strong understanding of operational drivers linked to business outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize impactful performance improvement opportunities
  • Translate operational data into actionable improvement plans
  • Drive initiatives that enhance productivity and cost efficiency
  • Collaborate with leadership to improve performance management practices
  • Lead root cause analysis for sustainable operational improvements
  • Champion standard processes across production and logistics
  • Act as a trusted advisor, challenging assumptions to raise performance standards
  • Align operational priorities with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contributions and matching
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on safety and innovation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible benefits options including HSA, HRA, and FSA
  • AD&D and disability coverage as well as basic life insurance
  • Generous paid time off including 15 days of vacation and 10 paid holidays
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $136,030.00 – $181,363.32

What You'll Be Doing

  • Identify and prioritize high-impact performance improvement opportunities across Ready-Mix operations

  • Translate field observations and operational data into clear, actionable improvement plans

  • Drive initiatives that improve productivity, cost efficiency, service reliability, and operational performance

  • Partner with regional and operational leadership to elevate performance management practices and accountability

  • Lead root cause analysis and connect results to operational drivers for sustainable improvement

  • Champion standardized processes and reinforce disciplined execution across production, dispatch, and logistics

  • Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, constructively challenging assumptions and raising performance expectations

  • Align operational priorities with cross-functional teams to implement practical, scalable solutions

  • Support integration and adoption of tools, technologies, and initiatives that enhance operational performance

What Are We Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent operational and business experience will also be considered

  • 5+ years of experience in ready-mix operations or related field-based operational roles

  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and operate effectively across both field environments and leadership settings

  • Exposure to performance management, continuous improvement, process discipline, or transformation initiatives

  • Demonstrated ability to influence teams and drive change without direct authority

  • Strong operational and business acumen with the ability to link operational drivers to business outcomes

Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to the DFW area; however, we are also open to candidates based in the Atlanta or Houston metro areas.

Work Environment
This role operates in a combination of office and plant environments, with periodic travel to plant locations. The position may require time in production areas, following all safety protocols and standards. metro areas.

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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