Process Manager - Cement Manufacturing

About the role

Cement Australia is looking for a Process Manager to lead and champion process technology excellence for its Gladstone operations. You will own the technical cement manufacturing process from raw material to finished cement, clinker and lime product quality, and report to the Operations Manager (Plant Manager) as part of the site's senior leadership team. The goal is long-term process stability and rate optimisation across mining, raw material processing, clinker kiln, lime and cement milling units.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to safely achieve plant process performance goals
• Manage quality assurance and product quality control, including the testing laboratory
• Design, deploy and manage the process technology strategy
• Lead process audits and reviews to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Work with the Production Manager to provide, monitor and analyse process standards and performance, supporting the Production team technically
• Manage multiple projects, evaluate technical and project risks and give engineering guidance during implementation
• Contribute to the Plant Master Plan and Operating KPIs
• Manage the successful introduction of AFR and associated processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, or a related degree
• Subject matter expertise in cement kiln process technology and significant technical expertise in the cement manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated continuous and process improvement knowledge
• Experience implementing kiln alternative fuels
• People leadership, communication and influencing skills

What we offer

• Paid parental leave (12 weeks maternity, 1 week paternal)
• Novated leasing partnership with sgfleet
• Discounts on concrete and quarry products
• Option to work a 19-day month
• Discounted health insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Gym membership reimbursement or a travel voucher

Direct applications only; references, a pre-employment medical and background check are required.