VP, Logistics Performance - Various Locations in the US - CRH Americas

Job ID:  499393

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

Reporting to the SVP, Performance Group, the VP, Logistics Performance will be responsible for leading, sustaining, and evolving AMAT’s Logistics Performance Management strategy and continuous improvement efforts. In addition, they will lead and guide multi-year logistics programs, to drive execution of the strategy. Other duties include capability building, acquisition due diligence, performance process and system implementation, training program implementation, and the identification, evaluation and sharing of enterprise innovations and leading practices.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

This is a key leadership position that will have the opportunity to work in a highly visible role to guide the growth of AMAT’s Logistics Program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Collaborate with business leadership, and logistics steering committee, to develop and implement a logistics performance management strategy to improve operational efficiency across multiple lines of business (aggregates, asphalt and ready-mix) and multiple transportation modes (truck, rail and marine)
• Actively help shape the development and rollout of logistics performance framework, including assessments, tools, processes, and best practices, to support continuous improvement across the business
• Establish metrics, benchmarks, and goals to monitor and evaluate performance improvement initiatives
• Conduct regular assessments, training and workshops to enhance employee skills and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring effective implementation and execution of improvements plans
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to build and implement technology and analytics roadmaps, while providing guidance on the organization’s transportation systems and technology
• Prepare and present performance improvement reports and recommendations to business leadership
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and performance enhancement
• Work on ad hoc projects as directed

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Ability to drive results in a highly decentralized organization, through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training, coaching, and group facilitation
• Strong ability to gain trust and create alignment across the organization to help drive the performance strategy
• Experience in building trust and coaching a diverse team of operational and commercial leaders
• Experience in performing diagnostic reviews to identify improvement opportunities and value
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or other related fields; MBA preferred
• Experience as a Program Manager with strong change management skills
• Minimum of 7 years in key logistics or supply chain role with multi-unit operations
• Working knowledge of established business processes, KPIs, performance reports and dashboards.

Additional Requirements

• Travel 50%+
• Ability to work on various manufacturing plant environments and construction sites.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity, and trust
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on, collaborative approach
• Strong negotiation and project management skills
• Business acumen in production manufacturing, distribution and/or construction operations
• Strong action orientation and drive for results
• Strong oral/written communication, presentation and listening skills
• The ability to influence business leaders and facilitate change, balancing drive for continuous improvement with respect for local company culture

Competencies

Performance Managers should be highly skilled in a broad range of Competencies that will ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to identify opportunity, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influencing critical stakeholders.  These competencies include:

• Collaborate
• Communicate Effectively
• Influence
• Organizational Savvy
• Strategic Mindset
• Manage Ambiguity
• Be Resilient
•  Financial Acumen
• Optimize Work Processes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear
• May require standing for extended periods of time
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to hold weights of 5-10lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time
• Able to climb ladders or stairs and to work at heights
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions in addition to industrial plant sites and quarries, requiring the usage of personal protective equipment, e.g., hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to drive up to 8 hours for onsite services and meetings.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours in response to critical incidents or business-impacting project deliverables.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 a 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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