Performance Improvement Manager - Ready Mix

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $136,030.00 – $181,363.32 **About Us** Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.   **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 Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled