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 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact(R) low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet(R) low-carbon cement.
Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.
Are you ready to take on a diverse and rewarding role based out of Cairns or Townsville and covering sites at Cairns, Townsville and Tully? At Holcim, we're seeking a Production Supervisor to provided day-to-day coverage to our operations at across the region to cover staff leave to ensure we are able to maintain our great customer service. This hands-on position offers a mix of responsibilities, from batching to yard control and contractor coordination, perfect for a proactive individual who enjoys autonomy and variety in their work.
Experience the best of both worlds - a global company with a heart for local values. Be part of building Australia's most iconic infrastructure while contributing to your local community.
What's in it for You?
- Autonomous Role: Take ownership of daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Varied Responsibilities: Immerse yourself in a dynamic role that covers batching, stock management, and contractor coordination.
- Community Connection: Be part of a workplaces that reflects the strong values and camaraderie of Holcim.
- Global Impact, Local Presence: Work with an industry leader on projects that contribute to both local and national infrastructure.
- Team Spirit: that values safety, integrity, and excellence.
- Earn More: Attractive base + super + overtime, allowances, and weekend work to boost your earning potential. PLUS a fully maintained company vehicle.
- Championing a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance at all times.
- Managing concrete production using various systems and processes.
- Allocating and assigning loads efficiently to drivers.
- Overseeing stock management, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining site operations.
- Supervising contractors for site maintenance and ensuring quality standards are met.
- Hands-on yard maintenance and operating front-end loaders or forklifts.
- Supporting manual handling and other operational tasks as needed.
You are a self-starter with a passion for safety and the ability to thrive in a hands-on, autonomous role. With a strong work ethic and results-driven approach, you excel in managing diverse tasks while contributing to a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Independent and proactive, with the ability to work unsupervised.
- A team player who fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, especially under pressure.
- Physically capable of performing all role-related tasks.
- Requirements:
- Previous experience working within the concrete industry (preferred but not essential)
- Able to commit to travel to various site and staying overnight as required when covering ongoing leave.
- Current driver's license and reliable transport.
- Front-end loader or forklift competency (preferred but not essential).
- Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.
At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Ethics.
