Plant Manager

Adbri Limited; Nowra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discounts

Extra leave options

Wellbeing program

Service awards

Job summary

Adbri Limited is seeking a Plant Manager for the Nowra site in New South Wales to lead operations across production, logistics and maintenance. You will set and drive an operational plan, ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective performance to deliver high-quality products.

In this role you will oversee equipment, manage site costs, and champion continuous improvement while maintaining HSE compliance. You will lead a skilled team and partner with Performance Improvement to optimize stock,

Qualifications

• Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong decision-making ability.
• Experience in heavy industry processing.
• Strong team management and change management experience essential.
• Possess a high level of management aptitude to assist in operational aspects.
• Ability to follow and develop SWMS/ SOP's/JHA’s.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Performance Improvement team to ensure safe and correct execution of product sampling and testing.
• Ensuring adequate stock holdings are maintained across the site including raw materials for production and ensuring that products meet quality specifications.
• Supervising the operation of all equipment in line with business targets and ensure compliance to company procedures/processes.
• Ensuring all assets are being continuously monitored, cost efficient, maintained and operated at their optimal levels.
• Verifying that all health, safety and environment documentation is maintained and relevant.
• Developing and implementing strategies to promote and support continuous improvement.
• Identifying, planning, and implementing improvement opportunities on the site.
• Managing all site costs in an effective and efficient manner.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Heavy industry experience

Change management

SWMS/SOP/JHA development

Job description

As Plant Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the Nowra site, including an operational plant and production facilities, site logistics and maintenance functions. You will support all functions to set, adapt and achieve an operational plan and objectives to ensure a safe reliable and cost-effective operation delivering high-quality products.

Your responsibilities will include

• Working with the Performance Improvement team to ensure safe and correct execution of product sampling and testing.
• Ensuring adequate stock holdings are maintained across the site including raw materials for production and ensuring that products meet quality specifications.
• Supervising the operation of all equipment in line with business targets and ensure compliance to company procedures/processes.
• Ensuring all assets are being continuously monitored, cost efficient, maintained and operated at their optimal levels.
• Verifying that all health, safety and environment documentation is maintained and relevant.
• Developing and implementing strategies to promote and support continuous improvement.
• Identifying, planning, and implementing improvement opportunities on the site.
• Managing all site costs in an effective and efficient manner.

About You

• Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong decision-making ability
• Experience in heavy industry processing
• Strong team management and change management experience essential
• Possess a high level of management aptitude to assist in operational aspects
• Ability to follow and develop SWMS/ SOP's/JHA’s
• 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.

Adbri Masonry is a trusted manufacturer of concrete products including bricks, blocks, pavers and retaining walls, servicing residential, commercial and infrastructure markets across Australia.

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

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.