Maintenance Task Force Leader

Country: Ireland City: Dublin Req ID: 513720Job Type: Regular Workplace Type: OnsiteSeniority Level: Mid-Senior Level About CRHWe are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
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CRH Maintenance Task Force Leader (GTS)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.
This position will report to the GTS Engineering Manager.
Task Forces Structure / Position OverviewTask forces are set up in 6 geographical clusters/regions.
In each cluster, there are five task forces covering the following topics:EnergyKiln EconomyAlternative Fuels & Alternative Raw MaterialsMaintenance Quality Task forces are typically chaired by a plant manager and the members are drawn from production managers, process managers, maintenance managers, engineering managers or senior engineers from other plants in the group.
GTS provides a Task Force Leader to guide each regional group covering each topic area.
The role of the leader is to support each region in attaining best practice operations.
The leader will assist the task force chairmen to coordinate the operation of the task forces and to ensure transmission of learnings across the regions.
This involves attending cluster task force meetings to ensure that roadmaps are focused on key performance topics and to provide technical assistance, where required, using internal or external resources.
The leader also chairs a global gathering of the specific cluster task force chairmen to ensure learnings across CRH.
The Task Force leader will:Support the delivery of optimal plant performance to achieve quality clinker and cement to meet customer expectations.Ensure that CRH production facilities are aware of world class developments in the sector and are well placed to implement such developments effectivelyTo challenge the businesses, particularly in terms of developing roadmaps targets, benchmarking performance, etc.
For the successful candidate, the role offers a unique development opportunity to:Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Group's global cement operationsBuild a network of peer contacts across the group, andWork with and develop contacts with outside experts for the cement manufacturing Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesThe main areas of responsibility will include:Lead the CRH Task Force group to achieve:World class performance levels in all cement plantsPromote and facilitate knowledge transfer among the Task Force community in CRHImplementation of CRH's policiesAttend Task Force meetings and liaise with cluster chairman to provide expert assistanceAdvise, support and challenge the plant teamsParticipate in CRHs Technical Management Team initiativesAssist cluster task force in attaining best practiceDevelop expert support solutionsImplement measurement systems for best practiceReport on road map development and management Key StakeholdersCRH GTS Process Director / Engineering ManagerCRH Cement Plant ManagersCRH Cement Plant Production / Engineering / Quality Managers Leadership competenciesAbility to build and manage a diffuse teamAbility to deal effectively with in-house and external "customers"Autonomy in driving performance and challenging the operationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrates managerial courage, providing open and honest feedback in a constructive mannerDemonstrates ability to deal with ambiguityAbility to strictly manage processes and deadlinesIs politically savvyAbility to engage and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders on a global levelAn ability to build relationshipsHigh level of drive and resilienceHighly motivated with initiative to encourage and develop process and engineering improvementWell organised, detail orientated, and results driven Key functional competenciesIdeally an Engineering degree with at least 10 years' experience in the cement industryA strong understanding of cement maintenance practices, including maintenance organizational structures and systems to support the management of maintenance.Expert knowledge of cementClarity on best practice in the cement /concrete industryStrong understanding of cement and concrete production processes, raw materials, equipment and cement/concrete productsAwareness of current and future challenges to the cement sectorExperience in advising senior managementExperience of managing operational teamsExperience working in different cultures will be an advantageWhat CRH Offers YouA culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionHighly competitive salary packageComprehensive secondary benefitsSignificant contribution to your pension planHealth and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classesExcellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organizationConnect your future to CRH We are curious to learn more about you.
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