GTS Process Task Force Leader

Corporate Process Task Force Leader - Group Technical Services

Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

About the Role

As a member of Group Technical Services, you will lead the Corporate Process Task Force portfolio, ensuring world-class performance across CRH cement plants, driving knowledge sharing, and aligning initiatives with corporate technical priorities.

Key Tasks and 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.

Key Functional Competencies

• 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.

Individual Competencies

• Directs Work: Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanour 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 help the organization achieve its objectives.

Experience / Education

• 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 optimisation.

Key Stakeholders

• CRH Cement Plant Managers
• CRH Cement Plant Production, Engineering, and Quality Managers

Other Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel internationally.
• For internal candidates: Please discuss with your manager before applying.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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