Job ID: 497003

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.

Position Overview:

The position is responsible for managing and optimizing the equipment and fleet for the Texas Region, with a focus on safety, reliability, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. The position requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders. This position also requires technical and financial skills, performance management skills, and industry knowledge. The role is expected to work closely with the region and company presidents and their teams through hands-on management and visibility in the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize the fleet, including procurement, disposal, and maintenance, with a focus on safety, reliability, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in driving an effective employee-driven safety culture.
• Develop and implement strategies for equipment sharing across markets, leasing, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Mentor and manage the Equipment and Shop Managers, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work with local teams to ensure revenue and recharge rates are set properly for the equipment, shop, and delivery departments.
• Complete monthly financial review, communicate results and provide follow-up to execute on action items and ensure sustainability.
• Hold Equipment Managers accountable for delivering results and ensuring follow-through with initiatives & strategic plans.
• Represent the region on divisional and national equipment teams and support enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure total cost of ownership exceeds industry standards to provide the organization a competitive advantage in market.
• Maintain & optimize a multi-year capital fleet plan (target fleet) including scheduling of purchases & disposals to maximize utilization.
• Routinely visit shops, plants, and job sites to help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with local company teams to provide CAP-EX justification and support.
• Complete component life cycle analysis and optimize asset base.
• Guide efforts to schedule and manage purchases, rentals, leases, and disposals to maximize utilization and minimize cost.
• Promote partnering and optimization with OEM’s, dealers, and vendors.
• Manage leasing activities for the region to determine lease vs. buy program and optimize lifecycle costs.
• Work with local operating companies to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance (i.e. improve haul roads, stockpile management, right size fleet for operation, etc.).
• Utilize performance management skills, communication, and knowledge to ensure financial success, safety awareness, and optimization.
• Champion the development, improvement, implementation and use of shop and equipment excellence programs including: Compliance/Risk, CMMS, Tire Programs, Oil Analysis, Contamination Control, Telematics, 5S Program, Parts/Inventory Management, Maintenance Processes, Fuel Management, Preventative Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling, and vendor repairs.
• Maintain, train, and execute high utilization of equipment software and processes (CMMS, B2W, Track-It, Telematics, Inspections, etc.).
• Drive Innovation through the application of new technology.

Knowledge & Skill Requirement:

• Proven ability to develop relationships and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Foundational mechanical knowledge
• Foundational knowledge of the industry (highway construction, hot mix asphalt, ready mix, and aggregate production)
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Sound financial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive change & new concepts through persistence, self-motivation, follow-through, and commitment.
• Highly driven to deliver results and high level of engagement across business

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, technical school degree or related experience with a minimum of 5 years of equipment management experience preferred.
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience managing P&L responsibility preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction, or manufacturing preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Travel up to 60%

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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