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Manager Performance

Requisition ID: 8191

Location:

Middleton, MA, US, 01949

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: 41-50%

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Performance Manager will be accountable for the operational performance of the US Aggregates plants as it relates to understanding, delivering, and improving the flow of value to the customer. The Performance Manager must have a deep understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost drivers that impact business performance. The Performance Manager is responsible for the assessment of Holcim US aggregates processing facilities and large industrial investment projects, including equipment selection and utilization, overall technical design, and financial performance. This role shall make recommendations for improvements and develop actionable plans for the local team to develop and execute. The Performance Manager will collaborate with other members of the Performance Team to identify and promote best practices and share knowledge to introduce economies of repetition and standard operating procedures where applicable.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Commitment to promoting, improving and adhering to safety practices and policies in all work environments and areas. Advance Holcim’s safety culture of zero harm.

• Direct oversight of performance from pit to port where applicable

• Technical expert of processing and material handling principles: load and haul, conveying, crushing, screening and washing

• Drive market-level excellence by designing and implementing systems, metrics and programs that maximize compliance, productivity and continuous improvement

• Build strong partnership with operations leaders to identify the impact of new business initiatives and successfully integrate and deploy them onsite.

• Create benchmark standards and audit process

• Analyze and solve operational barriers with a focus on understanding root causes.

• Develop, prescribe and own performance improvement plans to ensure proper and timely implementation, process monitoring/controlling and validation of performance outcomes

• Establish and communicate performance expectations and devise systems of accountability

• Measure and track performance in all areas of responsibility

• Provide timely and accurate analysis, challenge, and insightful review of the value drivers and performance reports (budgets, forecast, and actuals) produced by the Operations as well as Holcim US results

• Analyze performance and anticipate and resolve issues through identifying the impact of operating anomalies, adverse financial trends, changes in policy and reporting requirements, and evaluating the impact on reported results.

• Review and assess short and long-term strategic planning and decision-making with respect to all aspects of aggregate production

• Work with Market Area Operations Managers and Plant Managers to develop technical solutions in improving productivity and efficiencies within the processing facilities

• Perform regular site visits and conduct periodic site performance reviews

• Contribute to the annual business planning cycle including, but not limited to, capital planning, budget development, and performance improvement.

• Continuously improve production costs and efficiencies through measuring and monitoring of asset utilization, availability, and productivity

• Prepare and facilitate monthly KPI calls with the target market area managers

• Lead the change management process and develop control plans to ensure process changes are sustainable and maintained

• Advise on major capital projects as it relates to defining the problem/opportunity and developing the technical solution

• Review and endorse/reject capital requests within the area of responsibility

• Foster a performance-based culture by leveraging excellent communication, proper stakeholder management, setting expectations, utilizing the right KPIs, the voice of customer principles, and operational collaboration through performance circles and brainstorming exercises.

• Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, suppliers and contractors

• Share and encourage implementation of best practices within and across all regions to improve end-to-end outcomes

• Support in the training and development of the workforce in relation to areas of responsibility

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and action plans to communicate and track performance

• Prescribe processes, tools, and instrumentation to ensure plant activities are optimized

• Strong focus on eliminating waste (TIMWOODS)

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 15+ years of equivalent experience in aggregate manufacturing

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical, Industrial)

Required Work Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

• Mining industry experience

• Progressive experience managing/supporting all aspects of the mining value chain

• Proven record of improving operational performance

• Familiar with State and Federal mining regulations

Required Computer and Software Skills:

• Working knowledge of design software, including AutoCAD

• AggFlow

• Google Suite

• Microsoft Office Suite as well as Project (Power BI is a plus)

Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel nationally approximately 50% of the time (air and car)

Additional Requirements:

• Aggregates industry experience

• Prior operations management experience

• Six Sigma is a bonus

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: Boston