Plant Manager / Site Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning and development

Discounts on Adbri products

Extra leave options

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Service awards and recognition

Job summary

Adbri Masonry is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the Pooraka manufacturing site. This hands‑on role covers production, maintenance, logistics, safety, quality, people and cost, with a focus on reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement.

You'll oversee the Pooraka operation, working with Site Supervisors and the broader Masonry team to drive strong operational outcomes and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing site operations and multi‑discipline teams.
• Strong safety leadership, compliance and operational discipline track record.
• Ability to interpret production metrics, costs and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation across production, maintenance, logistics and quality.
• Set production priorities; ensure safe, efficient and planned delivery.
• Lead production planning, forecasting, resourcing and inventory needs.
• Drive plant reliability, reduce downtime and improve cycle times.
• Oversee site logistics including forklift operations and yard movements.
• Ensure products meet quality specs and customer requirements.
• Manage site costs, variances and performance against budget.
• Foster a strong safety culture with hazard reporting and PPE compliance.
• Lead and develop multiple teams with clear expectations and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, sustainability and cost.
• Collaborate with Performance Improvement to standardise processes.
• Identify equipment and process improvement opportunities for investment.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Manufacturing

Team development

Education

Engineering degree or technical background

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Role

Adbri Masonry is looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Pooraka manufacturing site and take ownership of its operational performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility across production, maintenance, site logistics, safety, quality, people and cost. You’ll lead an established operation with the opportunity to drive greater reliability, efficiency and consistency while building a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

Adbri Masonry is looking for an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Pooraka manufacturing site and take ownership of its operational performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility across production, maintenance, site logistics, safety, quality, people and cost. You’ll lead an established operation with the opportunity to drive greater reliability, efficiency and consistency while building a culture of continuous improvement.

You’ll lead the overall operation of the Pooraka site, working closely with Site Supervisors, Production, Maintenance and the broader Masonry team.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the day‑to‑day operation of the Pooraka manufacturing site across production, maintenance, logistics and value‑adding facilities.
• Set production priorities and ensure the site delivers safely, efficiently and to plan.
• Lead production planning, forecasting, resourcing and inventory requirements.
• Drive plant reliability and equipment performance, reducing downtime and improving cycle times.
• Oversee site logistics, including forklift operations, yard movements and truck loading.
• Ensure products consistently meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage site costs, production variances and operational performance against budget and targets.
• Lead a strong safety culture, including hazard reporting, risk management, LOTO, PPE, housekeeping and contractor compliance.
• Lead and develop multiple teams, setting clear expectations, accountability and standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, sustainability, quality, safety and cost.
• Work with the national Performance Improvement team on process optimisation, standardisation and quality initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements and develop recommendations for future investment.

About You

You’re an experienced manufacturing or operations leader with a track record of leading teams, managing complex site operations and delivering strong operational outcomes. You know how to set clear expectations, hold people accountable and use your team effectively, while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

You’ll Bring

• Previous Plant Manager, Site Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior leadership experience in a manufacturing, processing, heavy industry or comparable environment.
• Experience leading multiple teams and managing the competing priorities of people, production, maintenance and site operations.
• A strong track record in safety leadership, operational discipline and compliance.
• Experience improving plant reliability, productivity, quality and cost performance.
• Demonstrated change management and continuous improvement capability, with the ability to turn opportunities into practical improvements.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including the ability to understand operational costs, performance data and production metrics.
• The leadership capability to build accountability, engage your people and bring teams with you through change.
• An engineering or technical background would be advantageous, particularly experience working with industrial plant and machinery.
• SAP experience is desirable.

Experience in masonry is not essential. We value strong operational leadership and experience from a range of manufacturing and industrial environments, and you’ll have the support of experienced teams and subject matter experts across the business to help you get up to speed with our products and processes.

Why Adbri Masonry?

Pooraka is a key manufacturing site for Adbri Masonry in South Australia, supporting strong customer demand across the market. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established operation and make a tangible difference to how the site performs - from plant reliability and production efficiency through to quality, safety, sustainability and team capability. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation across Masonry, you’ll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, build the case for change and work with your teams to deliver better outcomes.

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 Masonry is Australia’s leading concrete products manufacturer supplying quality concrete bricks, blocks, pavers, retaining walls, erosion control products and architectural masonry solutions. As a fully owned entity of Adbri and majority-owned by CRH, Adbri Masonry has been committed to building a better Australia since 1882. We pride ourselves on our supportive and safe work environment and our commitment to diversity, which drives innovation and creativity in our workforce. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, masonry products and industrial minerals.

About CRH

Adbri is majority owned by CRH (NYSE: CRH) who are a 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.

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.