Operations Manager

Adbri Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Adbri products

Qantas Club discounts

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts

Car rental discounts

Extra leave options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adbri Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead cement manufacturing operations at Birkenhead and Angaston in South Australia. You will drive safety, production, maintenance, quality and cost performance while enabling continuous improvement and a high-performing team.

You will report to the Chief Operating Officer Cement and play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence, plant availability and strong stakeholder collaboration across technical, commercial,

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing safety, production, quality, cost and asset reliability.
• Strong leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Experience in heavy industry or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, building capability and fostering continuous improvement.
• Oversee production operations to ensure quality cement products meet customer requirements.
• Manage asset performance, reliability and maintenance strategies to maximise plant availability.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure 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 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.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety management

Production management

Quality management

Cost control

Asset reliability

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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:

• 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 budgets
• Excellent 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
• 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.

We are one of Australia’s pioneering construction materials and industrial mineral manufacturing companies, with many Australians knowing us formerly as Adelaide Brighton.

We are agile and always ready to partner with our customers and communities to make sure we create a better way of life.

We’re known for delivering high performance products on time, every time. We provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals that last the test of time.

Our people have a can-do and nimble approach that has helped us innovate and grow to become a highly valued, proud Australian leader that supports local economies and communities.

We are one of Australia’s pioneering construction materials and industrial mineral manufacturing companies, with many Australians knowing us formerly as Adelaide Brighton.

We are agile and always ready to partner with our customers and communities to make sure we create a better way of life.

We’re known for delivering high performance products on time, every time. We provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals that last the test of time.

Our people have a can-do and nimble approach that has helped us innovate and grow to become a highly valued, proud Australian leader that supports local economies and communities.