15 Rivers Ready Mix Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Ready-Mix technical and materials performance improvement initiatives across NAM (North America).

• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities related to mix performance, quality consistency, materials usage, batching discipline, production process control, and cost-to-produce.

• Translate field observations, QC results, batch data, mix-design information, and operational performance indicators into clear, actionable improvement plans.

• Analyze large datasets from QC systems, batch systems, tickets, mix designs, and test results to identify trends, exceptions, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

• Lead root-cause analysis on technical and operational performance issues, including strength variability, overdesign, slump / air consistency, water demand, aggregate moisture, batching accuracy, sequencing, mixing practices, testing practices, and corrective actions.

• Support the development and execution of the NAM Ready-Mix materials strategy, including mix optimization, technical standards, quality discipline, and performance routines.

• Partner with regional quality, operations, commercial, and plant teams to convert technical findings into practical actions and measurable results.

• Strengthen the Performance Management Program by building better KPIs, control limits, action triggers, follow-up discipline, and accountability around technical and materials performance.

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to regional and NAM leadership, constructively challenging assumptions and helping raise performance expectations.

• Support adoption of tools and technologies that improve quality visibility, mix performance, batching discipline, and technical decision-making.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Concrete Technology, Construction Materials, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent Ready-Mix technical experience considered.

• 5+ years of experience in Ready-Mix, concrete materials, technical services, quality, mix design, batching, or related construction-materials environments.

• Strong knowledge of Ready-Mix performance drivers, including mix design, raw materials, batching, strength, durability, quality, and consistency.

• Experience leveraging technical expertise to improve operational performance, customer outcomes, cost management, and profitability.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, manage performance metrics, and drive data-based decisions.

• Proven ability to lead root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable continuous improvement.

• Effective communicator and influencer with the ability to collaborate across quality, operations, sales, leadership, and regional teams in a matrixed environment.

Strong preference for candidates located in or willing to relocate to the DFW area; however, exceptional candidates based in other major markets will also be considered.

Work Environment

This is a NAM role operating across office, plant, lab, and field environments, with regular exposure to Ready-Mix technical and operational processes. The position will require travel to operating locations and time at Ready-Mix plants, labs, and field locations, following all safety and environmental protocols.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global organization

• A collaborative, inclusive work environment focused on safety and innovation

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled