Plant Supervisor - Collingwood

heidelbergmaterials; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tailored training programs

Uniform and PPE provided

Global brand and growth

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Plant Supervisor for the Collingwood Concrete Plant. You will lead a diverse team, manage batching and loading for delivery to customers, and collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to drive safety and performance.

This role emphasizes Zero Harm, fast decision-making, and strong stakeholder relationships. The company offers training, PPE, and clear career development within an Australian-wide organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and achieving goals in a manufacturing/dispatch environment.
• Ability to ensure safe operations and encourage positive safety behaviours.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a diverse workforce to achieve goals.
• Manage batching and loading for delivery to customers with quality and consistency.
• Make decisions with the Supply Chain Team to improve performance.
• Influence safety behaviours through conversations and feedback.
• Ensure plant cycle times are efficient and oversee maintenance activities.
• Participate in site and operational meetings.

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Strong work ethic

Zero Harm / safety

Tools

Front-end loader operation

Job description

Engage, Collaborate & Deliver

Are you a self-motivated team player? We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic and professional Plant Supervisor to join our team at the Collingwood Concrete Plant. The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate about safety, results focused, possesses a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task and demonstrates strong communication skills.

Candidates from all industries (i.e. hospitality, logistics, agriculture, supply chain, commerce, fast food, manufacturing, mining, health) are encouraged to apply - we are looking for great people with a positive can-do attitude, and we'll teach the rest! Batching or concrete experience is great, but not a pre-requisite.

About the Opportunity

• Enjoy leading teams, supervising a diverse workforce, and striving to successfully achieve goals
• Manage batching and loading of Heidelberg Materials fleet for delivery to our valued customers, whilst maintaining consistency and quality
• Make decisions that impact the overall performance of the business in collaboration with the Supply Chain Team
• Actively influence safety behaviours in the plant through positive feedback and safety conversations
• Ensure cycle time through plants is as efficient as possible
• Oversee safe maintenance activities in accordance with company requirements
• Participate actively in site and operational meetings

About You

• Have a passion for delivering remarkable customer service and great results
• You are results focused, self-motivated and have a total commitment to risk management and Zero Harm
• Are a team player who can multi-task and make quick effective decisions under pressure
• You have a positive presence in building strong and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Are a natural problem solver and enjoy planning and troubleshooting
• Want to contribute to the overall performance of the Heidelberg Materials business
• Be able to, or willing to learn how to operate the Front-end loader

What we offer:

• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary
• Varied and tailored training programs to allow you to succeed
• Company provided uniform and PPE
• Be part of highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation
• Ongoing career, training, and development opportunities with an Australian wide business

Heidelberg Materials Australia is proud of our culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background.

We are looking to fill this role immediately, so if this role sounds like you,