Operations Manager - Concrete

Hy-Tec Concrete & Aggregates; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Product discounts on Adbri products

Extra leave options

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Service awards and recognition

Job summary

Adbri is seeking an experienced Manager to lead our Brisbane concrete manufacturing operation. You will report to the General Manager, Concrete and Aggregates, and drive operational performance across safety, production, maintenance, quality, and finance, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration at the site.

You will bring strong leadership of large teams, asset management and data-driven decision making, delivering continuous improvement and profitable growth in a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Strong strategic senior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build and lead large operational teams.
• Sound understanding of asset management, maintenance strategies and plant reliability.
• Financial and commercial acumen with P&L accountability.
• Influential stakeholder management and high impact communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in performance, including incident reduction, risk management and contractor compliance.
• Champion safety leadership across all operations.
• Manage concrete operations to ensure reliable supply, quality and efficiency.
• Optimise production planning, logistics and asset utilisation to meet demand.
• Drive operational excellence through cost control and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

P&L accountability

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Manager to lead our concrete manufacturing operation in Brisbane, Queensland. Reporting directly to the General Manager, Concrete and Aggregates, you'll be responsible for the operational performance of the business – from safety and environmental compliance through to production, maintenance and process engineering, quality management, financial 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.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Manager to lead our concrete manufacturing operation in Brisbane, Queensland. Reporting directly to the General Manager, Concrete and Aggregates, you'll be responsible for the operational performance of the business – from safety and environmental compliance through to production, maintenance and process engineering, quality management, financial 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in performance, including incident reduction, risk management and contractor compliance.
• Champion safety leadership across all operations.
• Manage the concrete operations to ensure reliable supply, quality and efficiency.
• Optimise production planning, logistics and asset utilisation to meet customer demand.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost control and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are implemented to maximise plant availability and asset life.
• Deliver budgeted revenue, margin and EBITDA targets and manage cost, capital expenditure and working capital.
• Identify growth opportunities including new markets and products and build strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, regulators and industry partners.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through service reliability and quality outcomes.
• Lead change initiatives to improve systems. processes and business performance

About You

You're an experienced manager with a strong track record in heavy industry, manufacturing, processing, mining, concrete 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:

• Strong strategic senior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead large operational teams
• Sound understanding of asset management, maintenance strategies and plant reliability principles
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with proven P&L accountability
• Influential stakeholder management, high impact communication and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making capability
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Management or equivalent qualification
• Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation
• Proven ability to deliver operational improvement and profitable growth.

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

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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.