Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Req ID: 514457
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
About CRH
We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.
Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.
Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.
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CRH is recognized as an industry leader in producing high-quality cement, adopting sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of the cement production process. GTS has successful, ongoing initiatives focused on Performance improvement, Quality improvement and the environment.
The GTS Process Manager will advise, challenge and assist cement process performance across the CRH cement plant portfolio. They will recommend operational and industrial process improvements to the Opco Plant management teams to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability. This position will report to the Process Lead.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Make sure that the work delivered in process area corresponds to higher value for CRH
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
- Support plants in troubleshooting
- Analyse Plant operations and propose Process Improvement recommendations including Cost/Benefit Analysis
- Undertake benchmarking studies and process audits to identify both weak and successful practices
- Coordinate performance tests on operating plant systems to determine the efficiencies of the equipment
- Provide assistance to management to ensure Plants operate within environmental and quality performance regulations
- Prepare reports on the process improvement initiatives
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within CRH. Keep updated on the latest technology in the process areas (raw material preparation, grinding and pyroprocessing)
- Educate, train and develop process staff in the plants
- Assist project teams on process design for CAPEX projects
- Lead major main equipment commissioning when needed
- Take part in Due Diligence activities when needed
Key Stakeholders
- CRH GTS Process & Performance Director
- CRH Cement Plant Managers
- CRH Cement Plant Production, Process & Quality Managers
Leadership competencies
- Drives Results: CRH Cement Plants should be high performing units with high equipment availability at optimum production rates. This can only be achieved through continuous analysis, problem solving and result driven approach focussing on KPI's.
- Collaboration: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives. Engages, inspires and develops employees; cultivates relationships and networks
- Cultivates innovation: Comes up with useful ideas and introduces new ways of looking at problems. Finds the best creative solutions for process improvements and actively moves them into implementation.
Key functional competencies
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and self-management
- Strategic vision with sound technical and analytical skills
- Good judgment and strong operational focus
- Forward-thinking and creative
- High ethical standards and ability to present themselves professionally
- Good cost awareness in terms of business economics
- Ability to take decision in complex and international environment
- Know-how and application information technology
Experience & Educational Requirements
- University degree (Bachelor/Master) in engineering (Mining, Process, Mechanical, Chemistry)
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in cement manufacturing with experience in Cement plants and in Central/Support function
- Excellent understanding of cement production processes: Pyro processing & Grinding
- Solid background in Process Design
- Ability to challenge local operation teams & managers in terms of performance and productivity
- Have experience in cement plant commissioning role
- Experience with process measurement tools and techniques is essential
- Very good understanding of clinker chemistry and mineralogy
- High level of knowledge and determination to support cost leadership
- Good overview of the vendor business world in Production/Process area
- Excellent English language skills
Must be able to work independently and with groups. Must be able to work under time constraints as needed. Travel required.
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive salary package
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant contribution to your pension plan
Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!
CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role
Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
