Corporate Taskforce Leader (Cement)

Job ID:  523316
 

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes. 

Job Summary

CRH is recognized as an industry leader in producing high‑quality cements, driving sustainable practices and continuously reducing the environmental impact of cement production. As a core Group Function, Group Technical Services (GTS) supports Operating Companies through initiatives focused on performance improvement, quality enhancement, and sustainability.

GTS operates Task Forces across six global clusters, each focused on five key technical domains:

• Energy
• Kiln Economy
• Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR)
• Maintenance
• Quality

Each Task Force is typically chaired by a Plant Manager, with members drawn from Production, Process, Maintenance, Engineering, and other senior technical roles across CRH plants. GTS appoints a Task Force Leader for each topic to support regional performance and ensure global knowledge flow.

The Task Force Leader plays a critical role in guiding regional groups toward operational excellence, coordinating knowledge transfer, and facilitating the adoption of best practices. This includes attending cluster Task Force meetings, supporting roadmap development, ensuring alignment with CRH’s technical priorities, and chairing global sessions for cross‑regional learning.

The Task Force Leader:

• Supports plants in delivering optimal operational performance, ensuring consistent clinker and cement quality.
• Ensures CRH sites are aware of and positioned to adopt world‑class developments and innovations in cement manufacturing.
• Challenges plants constructively on roadmap design, target setting, and benchmarking to unlock continuous improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Gain a comprehensive view of CRH’s global cement operations.
• Build a broad technical peer network across multiple regions.
• Engage with external experts and leading industry partners.

Job Location

This is a remote role and can be based anywhere in the continental United States

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the CRH Task Force portfolio to:

• Achieve world‑class performance across CRH cement plants.
• Promote and facilitate global knowledge sharing.
• Ensure alignment with CRH policies and technical standards.

• Collaborate with Task Force Chairs to provide technical guidance and facilitate roadmap implementation.
• Advise, support, and challenge plant teams constructively.
• Participate in GTS and Group‑level technical initiatives.
• Develop and implement expert support solutions for performance improvement.
• Introduce and embed measurement systems to monitor best‑practice adoption.
• Report on roadmap development, execution, and results.
• Ensure effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including GTS leadership, plant leaders, and technical specialists.

Job Requirements

• Cement Process Mastery: Demonstrates expert knowledge of cement production processes, equipment, raw materials, and quality requirements.
• Best Practice Knowledge: Maintains up‑to‑date awareness of global best practices and emerging developments in the cement and concrete sectors.
• Industry Insight: Understands current and future challenges facing the cement industry, including operational, technological, and environmental pressures.
• Senior Advisory Capability: Provides credible, data‑driven guidance to senior plant and functional leaders.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ideally: Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical) or Chemistry.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the cement industry.
• Proven expertise in cement manufacturing and familiarity with global best practices.
• Experience influencing senior plant leaders and cross‑functional technical teams.
• Experience working across different cultural environments (advantageous).
• Prior responsibility for operational improvement, technical troubleshooting, or performance optimization.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• For internal candidates: Please discuss with your manager before applying.

Compensation

• Base Salary - $168,200 - $180,000 per year
• 401k plan
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for annual bonus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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