The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Concrete Plant Manager to join the team at Adbri Concrete. This is your opportunity to become an integral team member at one of Australia's leading construction materials producers, and to contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service and quality products from day one.
Reporting to the Concrete Operations Manager, you will lead a team of 4+ direct reports across our Southern sites (Lonsdale (x2) and Sellicks) ensuring operational plans, objectives and site requirements are met so that plant and equipment operate at optimum cost, with the highest availability, safely and without environmental impact. A company vehicle is provided to support travel across the multi-site region.
This is a genuine people leadership role — you'll supervise, mentor, coach and develop a diverse team of plant operators and site employees, building a strong safety culture and high-performing team across all three locations.
Responsibilities
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Lead, supervise, mentor and develop plant employees across multiple sites, fostering a strong safety-first culture
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Ensure operational equipment is maintained to a safe and efficient standard through effective preventative maintenance
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Ensure compliance with policies and procedures surrounding operational standards
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Work to reduce operational costs while ensuring products are safely manufactured to required quality standards
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Monitor and maintain HSE, quality and maintenance systems across all sites
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Ensure compliance with, and clear communication of, all health, safety and environment requirements
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Build and support collaborative relationships with other areas of the business
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Identify and implement opportunities for improved operational efficiency across the Southern sites network
What You Will Need to Succeed
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Experience in a manufacturing, mining or production environment — concrete industry experience highly beneficial
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Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to supervise, coach and develop a multi-site team
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A strong track record of identifying and delivering operational efficiency improvements
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A genuine customer service focus
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
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Experience with computerised batching systems essential — Command Alkon / COMMANDbatch experience highly regarded
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A current driver's licence
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary package
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Company vehicle provided for travel across Southern sites
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Full-time, permanent position with a national industry leader
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Genuine career development opportunities within Adbri and the broader CRH network
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A supportive, safety-first team culture
Our Business
Adbri Concrete & Quarries (formerly Southern Quarries / Direct Mix Concrete) is a market leader in the supply of premixed concrete, aggregates, road base, sands, specialty products and agricultural lime to the South Australian building, construction and infrastructure industries.
Adbri Concrete & Quarries is a fully owned entity of Adbri — a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1,500 people nationally.
Creating and Supporting a Safe and Diverse Workforce
Adbri Concrete puts Safety first and 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, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women in trades and operations, and candidates of all ages and abilities.
