Performance Manager

Performance Manager

Requisition ID: 9267

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60631Dundee, MI, US, 48131

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 YOULL BE DOING

Direct oversight of performance from pit to port where applicable. Technical expert in 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 partnerships with operations leaders to identify the impact of new business initiatives and successfully integrate and deploy them onsite.

Create benchmark standards and audit processes. 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 by 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 concerning 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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelors degree or 15 years of equivalent experience in aggregate manufacturing

Additional Education Preferred: Masters 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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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: Chicago