Head of Maintenance Planning

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to lead the maintenance planning team responsible for maintenance of plant and ancillaries, service contracts and management of site major contractors. In this role you will have the opportunity to ensure that system, processes and plans are in place to effectively manage key assets through the daily and weekly plan. You will also be responsible for the maintenance management system for all planned maintenance activities ensuring the cost control methods are in place.

Internally, this position will be known as 'Planning Manager'.

In this role you will:

• Promote a positive safety culture, actively supports site safety initiatives, standards and procedures, ensuring full compliance in day-to-day operations and shut down situations.
• Be responsible for ensuring maintenance plans are effectively managed to deliver environmental compliance and safety requirements.
• Ensure own and delegates' internal auditing and close out actions are delivered on time.
• Develop a technically competent, motivated, functional and cohesive Maintenance Planning team
• Develop team succession plans, harness the talents of high performers and promote opportunities for development
• Ensure systems, processes and plans are in place to effectively manage kiln and cement milling shortstops
• Ensure the SAP maintenance management system is maintained for all planned maintenance activities to reflect the schedule and resource requirements within the overall integrated maintenance plan. Ensure relevant work orders are generated, processed and closed out
• Identify opportunities for optimising plant and planning processes, continuous improvement and maximising value of maintenance spend
• Actively support development and delivery of maintenance budget, ensuring cost control methods are in place for shutdown delivery
• Utilise the planning process to deliver cost effective work packaging and a sustainable long-term inventory reduction
• Ensure plan attainment and other planning KPI's are met or exceeded
• Ensure work delivery continually balances safety/cost/time/resources for successful outcomes
• Ensure ACR (Approved Contractor Register) Compliance (Audits up to date etc)
• Monitor and track vendor/contractor performance during the execution of planned works and provide feedback to the Contract Owner.
• Be responsible to maintain financial, progress and productivity status reports of the weekly plan
• Be responsible to maintain a planning backlog to zero (no work in the past) and report on adherence to plan
• Ensure all statutory requirements for maintenance of pressure vessels, fire protection systems, cranes etc are maintained.

What You'll Bring

• Proven heavy industrial maintenance and planning experience in a leadership role
• Experience in managing a functional team
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Skills, particularly Microsoft project
• Full understanding of SAP maintenances, systems and processes
• Advanced knowledge of budget setting, tracking and forecasting

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
• Paid Parental Leave: We offer leave options (12 weeks paid maternity leave, 1 week paid paternal leave) to support your family life, ensuring you can cherish special moments with your loved ones.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY'er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Salaried Day Off each month: All salaried roles now have the option to work a 19-day month.
• Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program, not to mention a reimbursement of up to $1000 p.a. for Yaralla or your annual gym membership; OR a $1000 World Travel Voucher.

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation's infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia's leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

But we're more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we're building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.
• Please note: Direct applications only—no agency submissions at this time.

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