General Manager - Concrete & Quarries SA/NT

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Adbri Concrete & Quarries in SA/NT invites an exceptional General Manager to lead our Concrete & Aggregates operations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. This pivotal role drives strategic growth, operational excellence and commercial performance across infrastructure, commercial and residential sectors.

You will oversee Concrete & Despatch, Transport, Quarry Operations, Sales and Technical teams while embedding a safety-first culture and building strong customer and partner

Qualifications

• 15+ years' P&L leadership experience in capital-intensive manufacturing, heavy building materials, mining, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven capability in strategic, operational, safety, and commercial leadership across large, dispersed teams.
• Experience leading or supporting business integrations, divestments, mergers, or acquisitions.
• Strong commercial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• A leadership style grounded in accountability, communication, customer focus, and inclusivity.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Engineering, Business, Operations Management) are desirable, with postgraduate studies (MBA or equivalent) viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Guide a broad operational footprint including Concrete & Despatch Operations, Transport, Quarry Operations, Sales, and Technical teams.
• Embed a safety-first culture and develop a high-performing, inclusive workforce.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Shape strategy using market insights, pricing, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting to drive profitability.
• Lead cost efficiency, process optimisation, and technology adoption across plants, logistics, and quarry operations.

Skills

P&L leadership

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Business/Operations Management degree

MBA or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to step into the role of General Manager, Concrete & Aggregates SA/NT, overseeing Adbri's concrete and aggregates operations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. This is a pivotal position responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and commercial performance across a large, diverse, and high-impact portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our SA/NT business and strengthen our market position across infrastructure, commercial, and residential sectors.

What You'll Lead

In this role, you will guide a broad operational footprint including Concrete & Despatch Operations, Transport, Quarry Operations, Sales, and Technical teams. You will:

Champion Safety & Culture

• Lead by example to embed a safety‑first culture, empowering teams to identify hazards and continuously improve safety practices.
• Foster a high‑performing, engaged, and accountable workforce.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to support growth and customer outcomes.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs to shape strategy and identify opportunities.
• Lead pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to ensure profitability and capital discipline.
• Use commercial insights to inform decision‑making and drive continuous business improvement.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Champion cost efficiency, process optimisation, and technology adoption across plants, logistics, and quarry operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance.
• Strengthen market presence and secure long‑term customer and stakeholder relationships.

What You Bring

We're looking for a seasoned leader with:

• 15+ years' P&L leadership experience in capital‑intensive manufacturing, heavy building materials, mining, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven capability in strategic, operational, safety, and commercial leadership across large, dispersed teams.
• Experience leading or supporting business integrations, divestments, mergers, or acquisitions.
• Strong commercial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• A leadership style grounded in accountability, communication, customer focus, and inclusivity.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Engineering, Business, Operations Management) are desirable, with postgraduate studies (MBA or equivalent) viewed favourably.

Our Business

Adbri Concrete & Quarries, formally Southern Quarries / Direct Mix Concrete, is a market leader in the supply of premixed concrete, aggregates, road base, sands, specialty products and agricultural lime to the South Australian building, construction, and infrastructure industries.

Adbri Concrete & Quarries is a fully owned entity fully owned entity of Adbri; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people nationally.

Creating and supporting a safe and diverse workforce

Adbri Concrete puts Safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.