Mgr, Production

HWI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderys Australia seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive end-to-end plant performance, including tiered production planning, maintenance, and EHS compliance. You will oversee CAPEX projects, budgeting, and regional industrial roadmaps, ensuring on-time order fulfilment and safety first.

With 15+ years of industrial experience and strong leadership, you will mentor teams, optimize S&OP, MES and SAP integration, and deliver KPI-driven results in a high-temperature manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science preferred in refractory production, materials or chemical engineering.
• 15+ years industrial experience with 8+ years in production management.
• Strong EHS knowledge and international exposure desirable.
• Proficient with MES, SAP and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement tiered production plans; operate MES and SAP data backflush.
• Lead maintenance, QC, utilities, and cost management to ensure on-time fulfilment.
• Drive S&OP with regional support and optimize inventory to hit OTIF ≥98%.
• Oversee CAPEX requests, project reviews, and 5-year planning with leadership.
• Uphold EHS compliance, conduct audits, drills, and safety campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

English fluent

Problem solving

Team management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP (ERP)

MES system

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

• Formulate and implement tiered production plans, operate Galileo MES and complete SAP data backflush; oversee daily production, equipment maintenance, QC, manpower, utilities and cost management to secure on-time order fulfilment. Consolidate production data, deliver analytical reports, and resolve on-site operational issues with the team.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement and QA to roll out S&OP via regional support, attend monthly S&OP reviews on planning, shift roster and capacity. Optimize resource allocation and inventory to hit ≥98% OTIF and prevent stock imbalance amid volatility.

2) Maintenance Management:

• Responsible for maintenance management, including preventive maintenance, spare part/ inventory management, maintenance cost optimization with operation team to enhance equipment reliability.
• Tracking maintenance activities as per PM plan and unexpected repairing, coordinate external service to maintain well whole plant facilities and utilities.

3) Operation Excellence (OPEX):

• Responsible for regular reporting of operation KPIs such as Cost Saving in Quimeo system, Production KPIs in power apps, Quality KPIs in power apps, Production & Energy input in Evotix 360, Kaizen project update monthly, One Point Lesson update monthly.
• OPEX tool development such as skill matrix, SQC, Smart Operation, Visual management, SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die), Performance Management, Assessment tool with supporting from regional OPEX team.
• Make annual action plan per conclusion of previous year and regional industrial roadmap. Prepare and attend regional monthly industrial meetings for reporting and performance review. Coordinate all related industrial audit planned and organized by Group/Regional.

4) CAPEX

• Gather production-related Capex demands, prepare application materials and participate in project review for budget approval, Responsible for Capex project management working closely with general manager. (Feasibility study, Solution designing, CER preparation, Procurement, Implementation, and Commissioning, Capex acceptance and booking).
• Support Country Leader and Regional industrial team to develop 5 Years plan and budget according to Group requirements.

5) EHS

• Guarantee EHS to comply with requirements of national / local laws and regulations. Implement Calderys EHS management system including policy, protocols, procedures and guideline. Conduct corrective actions with monthly gap analysis and assessment;
• Deliver routine periodic EHS activities including site inspections, toolbox talks, Gemba walks, incident investigation and Evotix360 documentation; run safety campaigns, risk assessments, annual emergency drills and hazard monitoring to control workplace risks.
• Promote safety awareness and build positive EHS culture with guidance of Group and regional level to achieve SCMM target with actions taken;

Ad-hoc tasks assigned by Country Leader

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science, major in refractory production, material science and engineering, chemical engineering or related majors are preferred.

Experience & Industry Exposure

• 15+ years industrial working experience, 8+ years production management experience in managerial position;
• Strong EHS awareness, knowledge and experiences. Prefer to have international companies working experiences with good understanding about EHS management system and implementation on shopfloor.
• Profound knowledge of production process, equipment and machines, maintenance management, quality control and management etc.
• Related experience in refractory industry is preferred.

Technical Knowledge & Systems

• MES system experience
• CAPEX project management
• SAP (ERP) system experience
• Refractories related experience preferred
• ISO 9001 knowledge

Skills and Competencies

• Computer skill is a must to use Microsoft office tools for reporting and presentation.
• Fluent English in both communication and business presentation
• Strong team leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hard-working, able to adapt to workshop working environment and work pressure.
• Be able to observe and mitigate the industrial operation risks proactively

About Us

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer‑centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

For more information, please visit Calderys.com