Area Operations Manager

Holcim; Perth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction firm is seeking an Area Operations Manager in Perth. This role involves managing concrete plants, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in construction, a relevant tertiary qualification, and skills in SAP and Excel. This is a permanent, full-time position in an inclusive workforce that promotes career growth.

Qualifications

• Credible leadership experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Experience in customer relationship management.
• Ability to manage operational standards efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage concrete plants efficiently and safely.
• Lead plant staff and ensure safety standards.
• Drive customer relationships and operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Focus

Organizational Skills

Education

Tertiary qualification (Engineering or Business Management)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Area Operations Manager – Perth. Superb Perth based leadership opportunity. Competitive remuneration package including 14% super and a fully maintained vehicle. Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company. Permanent, full-time position.

About Holcim

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 markets. Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. We are officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute.

About the opportunity

This is an important role in which you will be an integral member of the WA management team responsible for managing the safe, efficient and cost-effective operations of concrete plants in the area, focussing on maximising the performance of people, plant and fleet to meet operational standards while delivering the required customer service standards. You will also hold a shared responsibility for the sales and commercial activity within your area and overall P&L responsibility against the area budget.

Key responsibilities

• Working closely with Concrete Area Managers and Production Supervisors to achieve efficient and cost-effective operation at all sites.
• Ensuring product and service that meets customer requirements.
• Engaging with plant staff and drivers and providing strong leadership in health and safety, the environment, operations management, cost management and operational improvement.
• Ensuring safety standards are met through strong people leadership.
• Managing daily operations with a focus on improvement.
• Driving customer relationships to ensure suitable outcomes.
• Controlling costs across plant and fleet.
• Demonstrating effective leadership to ensure a highly motivated team.
• Managing, developing, coaching and supporting production supervisors, production officers, company drivers and other plant staff.

About you

• Credible leadership experience in construction, production or industrial manufacturing related fields (ideally concrete or aggregates).
• A tertiary qualification (e.g., Engineering or Business Management) or related disciplines (preferred).
• Strong team player with interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the importance of and ability to effectively communicate and build relationships within the Concrete business and across the wider Holcim business.
• Experience in SAP, Excel, Word.
• Customer focus with the ability to cultivate relationships and build strong networks.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Highly organised, detail oriented and able to work well under pressure.

Why Holcim?

We offer an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We promote a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are committed to human rights and non-discrimination, as outlined in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.

We offer long-term careers with cross-functional pathways as you progress in your career. Apply now!

Additional information

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.