Production and Maintenance Manager

Boral Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero Harm commitment

Sustainability journey

Additional leave

Leave purchase option

Job summary

Boral Cement in New South Wales seeks a Production and Maintenance Manager for the Marulan Lime Works. You will lead production and maintenance, managing a sizeable team and reporting to the General Manager Maldon and Marulan Lime.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, reliability and performance, delivering on forecast volumes while developing people and driving continuous improvement across plant and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, mining or manufacturing, ideally in cement or lime.
• Tertiary qualification in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of continuous process industries and heavy machinery.
• Understanding of maintenance systems and fixed plant maintenance.
• Bias for action and strong safety focus.
• Proven people leadership with ability to build trust and lead.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production: manage production, technical, quality, environment and site support activities.
• Run the shifts: coordinate day-to-day operations to meet targets safely.
• Drive performance: monitor plant utilisation and lead corrective action.
• Keep the plant reliable: coordinate maintenance of fixed plant and equipment.
• Manage costs: keep operating costs within budgets.
• Protect our licence to operate: meet environmental and community standards.
• Lift quality: work with Quality Manager to apply quality systems.
• Grow your people: coach and develop a skilled team.
• Lead on safety: promote safety policies and KPIs.

Skills

Construction experience

Mining experience

Manufacturing experience

Safety leadership

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Job description

Your next opportunity

Lead the people and plant behind one of Boral’s most important upstream operations. Marulan Lime supplies our downstream businesses and external customers, and this role keeps it running safely, reliably and at the standard our customers expect.

As Production and Maintenance Manager, you will plan and coordinate production and maintenance at the Marulan Lime Works. You will lead a sizeable, established and diverse team, and report to the General Manager Maldon and Marulan Lime.

If you are a hands-on leader who wants to build trust, develop people and deliver results, this could be your next step.

Your day will involve:

• Deliver production: manage production, technical, quality, environment and site support activities to meet forecast volume and mix, on time and to specification.


• Run the shifts: coordinate day-to-day operations so we meet budget, efficiency and quality targets safely and responsibly.


• Drive performance: monitor plant utilisation, capacity and technical performance against targets, and lead corrective action, including root cause analysis.


• Keep the plant reliable: coordinate maintenance of fixed plant and site mobile equipment so production runs without surprises.


• Manage costs: keep operating costs and recoveries within agreed budgets and schedules, using our financial and reporting systems.


• Protect our licence to operate: meet statutory obligations, corporate standards and community expectations for environmental management and sustainability.


• Lift quality: work with the Quality Manager to apply quality systems consistently, including employee training.


• Grow your people: coach, mentor and manage performance to build a skilled, productive team and a respectful workplace.


• Lead on safety: follow and promote our safety policies, monitor the Hazard Log, run safety meetings and communication, and deliver our safety KPIs and programs.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in construction, mining or manufacturing, ideally in cement or lime


• A tertiary qualification, preferably in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering


• Knowledge of continuous process industries, including heavy machinery and manufacturing


• A solid understanding of maintenance systems and fixed plant maintenance


• A bias for action and a strong focus on safety


• Proven people leadership, with the ability to build trust, influence and lead.

What’s on offer?

• A permanent, full-time role with a market leader


• A genuine commitment to Zero Harm, in an industry that creates lasting value for the community


• The chance to be part of our sustainability journey


• The opportunity to purchase additional leaveGenerous paid parental leave
• Australian-owned and operated, with a strong legacy and a clear future.

About Boral Cement

At Boral, we supply up to 4 million tonnes of cementitious products through our Berrima Clinker & Cement Manufacturing, Maldon Cement Grinding & Packaging, Marulan South Limestone Mine & Manufacturing, and Geelong Cement Grinding Operations. Boral Cement is working towards reducing carbon emissions by replacing 60% of fossil fuel in its manufacturing process with lower carbon alternative fuel. We have invested heavily in the development of Berrima’s alternative fuel project, to enable to the transition from coal to refuse derived fuels.

Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.

Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration foret employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.