Performance Improvement Manager – Ready Mix

Heidelberg Materials

Performance Improvement Manager improving productivity in Ready-Mix operations at Heidelberg Materials. Collaborating with leadership to execute actionable performance improvement plans across regions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,030 - $181,363 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and prioritize high-impact performance improvement opportunities across Ready-Mix operations
Translate field observations and operational data into clear, actionable improvement plans
Drive initiatives that improve productivity, cost efficiency, service reliability, and operational performance
Partner with regional and operational leadership to elevate performance management practices and accountability
Lead root cause analysis and connect results to operational drivers for sustainable improvement
Champion standardized processes and reinforce disciplined execution across production, dispatch, and logistics
Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, constructively challenging assumptions and raising performance expectations
Align operational priorities with cross-functional teams to implement practical, scalable solutions
Support integration and adoption of tools, technologies, and initiatives that enhance operational performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent operational and business experience will also be considered
5+ years of experience in ready-mix operations or related field-based operational roles
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and operate effectively across both field environments and leadership settings
Exposure to performance management, continuous improvement, process discipline, or transformation initiatives
Demonstrated ability to influence teams and drive change without direct authority
Strong operational and business acumen with the ability to link operational drivers to business outcomes
Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to the DFW area; however, we are also open to candidates based in the Atlanta or Houston metro areas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Performance ManagementContinuous ImprovementProcess DisciplineOperational AnalysisData Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing TeamsConstructive ChallengeLeadership Communication