Operations Manager

LiveHire Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Discounts

Leave options

EAP

Service awards

Job summary

Adbri is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead cement manufacturing operations at Birkenhead and Angaston, South Australia. You will drive safety, environmental compliance, production, maintenance and process engineering, quality, cost management and team leadership to deliver reliable plant performance.

You will champion continuous improvement, develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration across site operations, reporting to the COO

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing operational performance including safety, production, quality and cost in heavy industry or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team and foster continuous improvement.
• Oversee production operations to meet quality and customer requirements.
• Manage asset performance, maintenance strategies and plant reliability.
• Champion safety, health, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Drive efficiency and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality and cost.
• Manage operational budgets and deliver on financial targets.
• Engage with stakeholders across technical, commercial, engineering and corporate functions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision making.
• Support capital project planning and delivery to enhance capability.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety culture

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The role:

We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our cement manufacturing operations at Birkenhead and Angaston, South Australia. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer Cement, you'll be responsible for the operational performance of the plant – from safety and environmental compliance through to production, maintenance and process engineering, quality management, cost management, and team leadership. You'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration across the site.

This is a genuine opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance while leading a dedicated operations team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee production operations to ensure consistent delivery of quality cement products that meet customer requirements
• Manage asset performance, reliability and maintenance strategies to maximise plant availability and efficiency
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Drive operational efficiency and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality and cost performance
• Manage operational budgets and deliver against financial and performance targets
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders across technical, commercial, engineering and corporate functions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision making and operational insights
• Support capital project planning and delivery to enhance operational capability

About You

You're an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in heavy industry, manufacturing, processing, mining, cement or related industrial operations. You combine technical knowledge with exceptional people leadership skills and a genuine commitment to safety and operational excellence. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing operational performance including safety, production, quality, cost and asset reliability in heavy industry or manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams
• Sound understanding of asset management, maintenance strategies and plant reliability principles
• Financial and commercial acumen with experience managing operational budgetsExcellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making capability
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing or equivalent qualification

Benefits

• Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
• Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
• Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
• Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
• Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones

Our business

Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri 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.

We’ll be progressively shortlisting, so if you’re ready for your next opportunity and this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.