Production Manager – Cement Plant

About the role

Cement Australia is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join its leadership team at its largest cement plant in Gladstone. Reporting to the Operations Manager (Plant Manager) and sitting on the senior leadership team for the Gladstone region, you will lead a team of engineers, operators and support staff, providing safety, people and process leadership while meeting quality, volume and production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, recruit and develop the people resources of the Production team
• Provide visible safety and environmental leadership
• Understand commercial drivers and mentor the team toward commercial success
• Deliver the Alternative Fuels and Renewables program in liaison with Geocycle and explore new opportunities and markets
• Contribute to strategic plans for the Gladstone site and to the implementation or commissioning of Capex projects
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Own the production operational budget and forecasting, including operational energy programs
• Manage production planning, scheduled despatching and stock reconciliation

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Production Manager or similar role in a cement plant, including 5+ years in a people leadership role
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, or equivalent experience in a process/production role at a cement plant
• Demonstrated knowledge of cement plant operations and detailed knowledge of cement kiln process technology
• Proven ability to engage and influence key stakeholders, with high safety awareness

What we offer

• Strategic and operational leadership at Australia's largest integrated cement plant
• Living in a regional, coastal, sub-tropical location
• Paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary carer, 1 week partner leave)
• Novated leasing partnership with sgfleet
• Discounts on concrete and quarry products
• Option to work a 19-day month
• Discounted Medibank health insurance, EAP and up to $1,000 per year for gym or travel