Plant Manager

Hy Tec; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join Adbri brand legacy

Career progression opportunities

Discounts on Adbri products

Extra leave options

Wellbeing program

Service awards

Job summary

Hy-Tec is recruiting a Plant Manager to oversee our Larapinta, Swanbank and Fernvale concrete plants. You will report to the Production Manager and lead a small, cohesive team focused on quality and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes safety, operations excellence and strong customer service to drive growth and profitability across three locations. The ideal candidate will have concrete batching experience, mandatory cement industry background, and proven leadership with a

Qualifications

• Concrete batching experience with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Cement industry experience mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift and Front-End Loader licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, health, environmental and Chain of Responsibility requirements are met.
• Scheduling & supervision of batching staff across 3 locations.
• Provide supervision to Concrete Agitator Drivers (company & Lorry Owner Drivers).
• Coordinate plant maintenance & perform basic maintenance.
• Manage stocks of raw materials.
• Ensure a high level of customer service.
• Cash Sale Reconciliation.
• Active support to plant staff (including order taking and batching).
• Manage / support Customer Projects.

Skills

Concrete batching

Supervisory experience

People management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Forklift license

Front-End Loader license

Tools

Forklift license

Front-End Loader license

Job description

The Role

Hy-Tec currently has an opportunity for a Plant Manager to manage our Larapinta, Swanbank and Fernvale concrete plants. Reporting to the Production Manager, this is your opportunity to become an integral team member at one of Australia’s leading construction materials producers.

With a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement, you will lead by example and foster an organisational culture of integrity and pride in strong customer service in your small, close-knit team.

This role will provide you with the scope to deliver important short and long-term improvements, which are critical for our ongoing growth and profitability.

As part of a national company, we recognise that people are our most valuable assets. We offer a friendly team environment, an attractive salary package and opportunities to grow your career.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety, health, environmental and Chain of Responsibility requirements are met
• Scheduling & supervision of batching staff across 3 locations
• Provide supervision to Concrete Agitator Drivers (company & Lorry Owner Drivers)
• Coordinate plant maintenance & perform basic maintenance
• Manage stocks of raw materials
• Ensure a high level of customer service
• Cash Sale Reconciliation
• Active support to plant staff (including order taking and batching)
• Manage / support Customer Projects

What you will need to succeed:

• Candidates who possess concrete batching experience combined with demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience will be highly regarded
• Cement industry experience mandatory
• Exceptional people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Forklift and Front-End Loader licenses (preferred)
• Be able to identify opportunities for improved operational efficiencies
• A strong customer service focus

Our business:

Hy-Tec is a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands to various construction sectors. As a fully owned entity of Adbri Pty Limited and majority-owned by CRH, Hy-Tec is committed to building a better Australia.

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

About Adbri:

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. We pride ourselves on our supportive and safe work environment and our commitment to diversity, which drives innovation and creativity in our workforce.

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 and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com