Equipment Manager -Beaumont, TX

 
 

Job ID:  492174

 

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.  We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

 

Position Overview

The position is ultimately responsible for asset procurement, management and maintenance with a direct focus on total cost of ownership over the life of the company fleet in the Austin and Waco areas.  This position requires technical abilities, performance management skills, financial understanding and industry knowledge. The role is expected to work closely with the General Managers and Company president and their teams through hands on management and visibility in the business. The role will require regular travel, primarily within Texas, up to 60% of the time.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in driving effective employee driven safety culture.
• Ensure total cost of ownership exceeds industry standards in order to provide the organization a competitive advantage in market.
• Maintain the current 5-year CAP-EX plan (target fleet).
• Include scheduling of purchases to maximize utilization.
• Coordinate with local company teams to provide CAP-EX justifications.
• Identify correct fleet levels for identified and forecasted company volume.
• Complete component life cycle analysis.
• Develop a strategic disposal plan.
• Work with local operating companies to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance (i.e improve haul roads, stockpile management, right size fleet for operation, etc.).
• Promote partnering with OEM dealers.  
• Optimize Asset Base
• Manage leasing activities for the Company in the Austin and Waco markets.
• Determine lease vs. buy program that optimizes lifecycle costs.
• Develop Texas fleet strategy for sharing equipment across markets.
• Manage, develop and retain high performing shop managers
• Utilize performance management skills, communication and knowledge to ensure financial success, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Challenge and hold team members accountable to deliver results.
• Champion the development, improvement, implementation and use of shop and equipment excellence programs including: Compliance/Risk, CMMS, Tire Programs, Oil Analysis, Contamination Control, Telematics, 5S Program, Parts/Inventory Management, LOFAT, Winter Maintenance Plans, Fuel Management, Preventative Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling, and outside repairs.
• Drive Innovation through application of new technology.
• Work with local company teams to ensure revenue and recharge rates are set properly and the equipment, shop and delivery accounts break even.
• Provide follow up and ensure sustainability of all OPS initiatives and financial impact.
• Complete financial impact tracker monthly
• Hold follow up meetings/calls as necessary with Equipment Managers to ensure follow through with OPS “Initiative Trackers” and strategic plans.
• Drive ongoing improvement culture.
• Be the champion for the Equipment, Shop Managers and Mechanics.
• Lead OPS/CMMS implementation.
• Communicate and ensure CRH Equipment Strategy is implemented.
• Maintain and execute high utilization of CMMS and its modules.
• Support enterprise wide initiatives.

 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience with a minimum of 10 years of equipment management experience required.
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience managing P&L responsibility preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing.

 

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understands how overall business works (High Business Acumen)
• Excellent influencing skills
• High drive to deliver results
• Desire to drive high level of engagement across business