Plant Operations Manager - Albany
- A dynamic role with one of the world's leading sustainable building materials companies!
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Access to training and professional development programs.
- Located in Albany WA - a superb lifestyle region!
The Opportunity:
At Holcim, we believe progress is built with purpose - we are a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, and right now, we're looking for an energetic and motivated individual to join our team in Albany WA.
This is your chance to take on leadership of our newly upgraded Albany Concrete Plant - an exciting role with a wide range of responsibilities, including production, logistics and close liaison with the sales and other teams and is an opportunity for you to really drive results and make a meaningful impact!
You will be responsible for managing plant operations to achieve business objectives and operational targets and maximise growth and profitability. Day to day, you will manage plant operations to ensure concrete is supplied and delivered in accordance with schedules. You will ensure fleet utilisation is maximised, oversee the stock management and COD processes and ensure that the plant operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.
This role requires a keen attention to safety, a strong sense of responsibility, and a high-performance leader who fosters teamwork and cooperation, with strengths in analysis and problem solving whilst dedicated to delivering exceptional service.
Further responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include:
- Being a role model for safety.
- Maintaining a safe system of work in the workplace.
- Effective day-to-day supervision of reports and contractors and ensuring an efficient and high performing team.
- Ensuring forecasts, stock levels and KPIs are managed in conjunction with the production staff.
- Ensuring the plant operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.
- Managing R&M expenditure as well as accurate P&L reporting.
- Ensuring Preventative Maintenance is implemented and adhered to.
- Efficient utilisation of the concrete truck fleet.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of community engagement plans.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders, clients and suppliers.
This exciting role expands beyond production only - it is a potential career stepping stone in which consistent high performance may pave the way to your succession into more senior roles. You will shape production in the region - driving customer relationships, helping to uncover opportunities, and delivering success. You will also be at the forefront of the construction industry's decarbonisation journey - shaping the built environment of tomorrow.
About you:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:
- Credible experience in a similar role, preferably within the concrete, aggregates, or related heavy manufacturing sectors.
- Effective problem solving and analysis skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- A strong safety focus.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, physically active environment, where hours of operation may vary depending on customer orders.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to grow your career in our world leading business.
Why Holcim?
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.