At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a high-performing operations team in cement manufacturing.
- Company: Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company with a rich history since 1882.
- Benefits: Enjoy career progression, generous discounts, extra leave options, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse workforce driving innovation and creativity.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on business performance while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Experience in heavy industry, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Engineering or related field.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our cement manufacturing operations at Birkenhead and Angaston, South Australia. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer Cement, you'll be responsible for the operational performance of the plant – from safety and environmental compliance through to production, maintenance and process engineering, quality management, cost management, and team leadership. You'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration across the site. This is a genuine opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance while leading a dedicated operations team.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing operations team, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversee production operations to ensure consistent delivery of quality cement products that meet customer requirements.
- Manage asset performance, reliability and maintenance strategies to maximise plant availability and efficiency.
- Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Drive operational efficiency and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality and cost performance.
- Manage operational budgets and deliver against financial and performance targets.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders across technical, commercial, engineering and corporate functions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven decision making and operational insights.
- Support capital project planning and delivery to enhance operational capability.
About You
You're an experienced operations leader with a strong track record in heavy industry, manufacturing, processing, mining, cement or related industrial operations. You combine technical knowledge with exceptional people leadership skills and a genuine commitment to safety and operational excellence. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience managing operational performance including safety, production, quality, cost and asset reliability in heavy industry or manufacturing environments.
- Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams.
- Sound understanding of asset management, maintenance strategies and plant reliability principles.
- Financial and commercial acumen with experience managing operational budgets.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making capability.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Degree in Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing or equivalent qualification.
Benefits
- Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company - established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
- Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities.
- Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products.
- Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave.
- Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones.
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.
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’ll be progressively shortlisting, so if you’re ready for your next opportunity and this role sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Operations Manager in Adelaide employer: Adbri Limited
At Adbri Cement, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in Darwin, our permanent day-shift roles provide a stable work-life balance, with opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience in heavy industry plant maintenance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that ensures our operations run smoothly while enjoying the benefits of working in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
