- Kembla Grange | Monday-Friday | 2pm – 10pm
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Industrial manufacturing site producing bagged cement and dry mix products
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New plant & equipment | Help drive safety, capability & continuous improvement
The role:
Part of the Adbri group, Independent Cement & Lime's Building Products Supplies (BPS) business manufactures bagged cement, dry mix and construction products. Following significant investment in new plant and equipment, we're looking for an experienced Team Leader to lead our afternoon shift at Kembla Grange.
This is a hands-on, working Team Leader role where you'll lead a small team of Production Operators while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the plant. You'll operate equipment, troubleshoot production issues and support your team on the floor.
Working closely with the Site Manager and Maintenance team, you'll play a key role in embedding new equipment and processes, developing operator capability and driving a strong safety culture. You'll be the go-to person on shift for production issues, equipment troubleshooting and keeping the team working safely and efficiently.
Key responsibilities
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Lead, coach and support a team of Production Operators.
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Operate fixed and mobile plant, including bagging, mixing, palletising and packaging equipment.
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Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide first-line mechanical problem solving.
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Support preventative maintenance activities and work closely with Maintenance to minimise downtime.
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Train and mentor operators on equipment, safe work practices and production processes.
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Champion a positive safety culture by leading through actions and holding high standards.
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Monitor production performance, complete shift reporting and communicate operational priorities.
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Coordinate with Maintenance, Despatch, Quality and SHE teams to keep production running efficiently.
About you:
You'll be an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being hands-on and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves. You're naturally curious about how equipment works, enjoy solving mechanical problems and know how to bring people with you through change. You'll also bring:
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Experience leading production or operations teams within manufacturing, processing or heavy industry.
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Strong plant operation experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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Excellent mechanical aptitude, with experience troubleshooting production equipment.
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A proactive leadership style that builds accountability, safety and teamwork.
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Forklift licence
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Front End Loader experience or licence (advantageous).
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Trade qualifications (Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker or similar) are highly regarded, but not essential.
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Experience within cement, concrete, quarrying, building products, mining or similar heavy manufacturing industries will be highly regarded.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of investment and transformation - you'll help shape the future of the site by developing people, improving processes and building a strong team culture!
If you're ready to combine your leadership skills with your mechanical know-how in a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits:
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Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
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Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
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Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
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Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
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Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones
Our business:
Recently acquired by Adbri, Independent Cement and Lime is an industry leading supplier of raw material and cement-blended products which have been supplying a wide range of industries across Victoria and NSW since 1987.
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.
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.
We will be progressively short listing so apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
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