Performance Manager Jobs in Washington
Performance Manager jobs in Washington are in high demand, with strong hiring activity concentrated in technology, aerospace, healthcare, and government contracting sectors, and openings at every level from associate performance analyst through senior director. Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma are the primary hiring metros, anchored by employers like Microsoft, Boeing, and Providence Health. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are business performance analytics, operations performance management, and digital product performance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID: 527678
CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the VP of Division Performance, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager provides leadership for operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across aggregate operations spanning multiple states in the western United States. The role champions lean and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational excellence, cost leadership, margin improvement tactics (including commercial), local adoption and sustainability.
In addition, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager will be engaged in capability-building activities such as needs assessments, training, and/or coaching individuals or teams in areas of competency or skills relating to operational and commercial excellence. The role may include leading a small team when engaging the business.
Compensation: $120,000-$140,000, 15% bonus
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Safety:
- Build and maintain trust, operate with integrity, be a role model for safe operation and a strong safety culture across Division and Americas Materials “AMAT” operations
- Lead end-to-end performance assessments at assigned sites, including pre-visit diagnosis, on-site assessment, post-visit analysis and support in prioritization and implementation planning
- Analyze and improve plant production efficiencies while maintaining product specification and quality.
- Assess work production and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities
- Optimize plant operations to meet sales demand in the most cost-effective manner, maximizing margin while maintaining safety and quality.
- Align production planning with demand forecast, mine plan, and commercial strategy to maximize margin.
- Support plant-level production scheduling, aligned with demand forecast and margin targets
- Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit OpEx and value added strategy to meet customer demand.
- Lead change management initiatives by challenging the status quo and gaining commitment from senior leaders through frontline employees.
- Deliver effective training, mentoring, and coaching — both formal and informal — to enhance the skills of site leaders and frontline employees in applying the AMAT Performance Fundamentals and Tools.
- Support development of comprehensive operational budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead estimates.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- 5+ years operational experience in ready mix, leading teams, delivery progressive results
- Experience and proficiency in the ready mix-specific performance tools (e.g. AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3, etc.)
- Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
- Hands-on technical experience with plant systems, quality control, field application of automation and data collection
- Site assessments including reviewing and approving tactical implementation plans
- Training, coaching and mentoring with leadership and frontline
- Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity and trust.
- Strong financial, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation and project management skills.
- Business acumen in manufacturing, distribution and/or construction operations.
- Strong action orientation and drive for results.
- Strong oral/written communication, presentation and listening skills.
- The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change.
- The ability to lead effective teams and develop direct reports.
Additional Requirements
- Travel 50% +/- within the western United States
Competencies
Continuous Improvement Managers should be highly skilled in a broad range of competencies that will ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to: identify opportunities, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influencing critical stakeholders. These competencies include:
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Cultivates Innovation
- Persuades
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Instills Trust
- Being Resilient
- Manages Ambiguity
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
- Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
- May require sitting for extended periods of time.
- May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
- Elements of the role with be field based, will require plant/field visits and assessments.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Job ID: 527678
CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the VP of Division Performance, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager provides leadership for operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across aggregate operations spanning multiple states in the western United States. The role champions lean and problem-solving methodologies to drive operational excellence, cost leadership, margin improvement tactics (including commercial), local adoption and sustainability.
In addition, the Ready Mix Performance Improvement Manager will be engaged in capability-building activities such as needs assessments, training, and/or coaching individuals or teams in areas of competency or skills relating to operational and commercial excellence. The role may include leading a small team when engaging the business.
Compensation: $120,000-$140,000, 15% bonus
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Safety:
- Build and maintain trust, operate with integrity, be a role model for safe operation and a strong safety culture across Division and Americas Materials “AMAT” operations
- Lead end-to-end performance assessments at assigned sites, including pre-visit diagnosis, on-site assessment, post-visit analysis and support in prioritization and implementation planning
- Analyze and improve plant production efficiencies while maintaining product specification and quality.
- Assess work production and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities
- Optimize plant operations to meet sales demand in the most cost-effective manner, maximizing margin while maintaining safety and quality.
- Align production planning with demand forecast, mine plan, and commercial strategy to maximize margin.
- Support plant-level production scheduling, aligned with demand forecast and margin targets
- Collaborate with leadership and the commercial team to develop and sell the best-fit OpEx and value added strategy to meet customer demand.
- Lead change management initiatives by challenging the status quo and gaining commitment from senior leaders through frontline employees.
- Deliver effective training, mentoring, and coaching — both formal and informal — to enhance the skills of site leaders and frontline employees in applying the AMAT Performance Fundamentals and Tools.
- Support development of comprehensive operational budgets, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead estimates.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- 5+ years operational experience in ready mix, leading teams, delivery progressive results
- Experience and proficiency in the ready mix-specific performance tools (e.g. AggFlow, PEAK, PRISM, B2W, DF3, etc.)
- Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
- Hands-on technical experience with plant systems, quality control, field application of automation and data collection
- Site assessments including reviewing and approving tactical implementation plans
- Training, coaching and mentoring with leadership and frontline
- Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong values and high standards of ethics, integrity and trust.
- Strong financial, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation and project management skills.
- Business acumen in manufacturing, distribution and/or construction operations.
- Strong action orientation and drive for results.
- Strong oral/written communication, presentation and listening skills.
- The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change.
- The ability to lead effective teams and develop direct reports.
Additional Requirements
- Travel 50% +/- within the western United States
Competencies
Continuous Improvement Managers should be highly skilled in a broad range of competencies that will ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to: identify opportunities, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influencing critical stakeholders. These competencies include:
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Cultivates Innovation
- Persuades
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Instills Trust
- Being Resilient
- Manages Ambiguity
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
- Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
- May require sitting for extended periods of time.
- May require periodically lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
- Elements of the role with be field based, will require plant/field visits and assessments.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Telecommunications
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in performance manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with KPI development, performance reporting, and data analysis
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
- Strong background in cross-functional project coordination and stakeholder communication
- Experience with process improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile
- Familiarity with Washington's technology or aerospace industry standards and compliance expectations
Performance Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a performance manager in Washington?
Most performance manager roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in business, operations, finance, or a related field, though many employers in the state's technology and aerospace sectors prefer candidates with an MBA or equivalent advanced credential. Washington does not require a state-issued license for this role. Gaining experience through analyst or coordinator positions at Washington's large enterprise employers is the most common path into management-level responsibilities.
Which companies hire performance managers in Washington?
Employers hiring performance managers in Washington right now include Amazon, TikTok, and STAKER PARSON COMPANIES, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's concentration of major technology, aerospace, and integrated health systems creates consistent year-round demand for performance management professionals across the state.
Which Washington cities have the most performance manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane account for the largest share of performance manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the bulk of demand through their dense concentration of technology and corporate headquarters, while Tacoma's growth in healthcare, logistics, and government contracting supports a steady and expanding base of performance management roles.
Are there remote performance manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Performance management is primarily an analytical and strategic function, which makes it well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of performance manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the sector's strong technology and corporate presence in the state. Roles focused on data reporting, KPI oversight, and strategy tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How can I get hired as a performance manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a performance analyst or operations coordinator role first, then building toward management. Large Washington employers in technology and aerospace, including companies headquartered in the greater Seattle area, regularly hire for associate analyst and program coordinator roles that serve as direct feeders into performance management. A background in data analysis, project coordination, or business operations strengthens any application, and completing a recognized certification in Lean or Six Sigma adds a meaningful edge in Washington's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to performance manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to performance manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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