Production Manager

A rare opportunity has come up for a Production Manager at Bulwer Island. This is a people leadership position with hands-on responsibilities in coordinating the direction, alignment and performance of the Production team and Bagging Shed Operations, to meet quality, volume and production targets.

With a focus on customer satisfaction and site safety you will be a proactive multi-tasker, with the ability to shift from the strategic to the day-to-day operational functions. You will draw on your experience and in-depth knowledge of the production and manufacturing process to take a business improvement approach to your work, continually seeking opportunities for gains and efficiency. As with most leadership positions, your soft skills will be critical as you coach and mentor your teams for success, as will your demonstrated resilience, ability to prioritise, and strong attention to detail.

**About the role**:
As our Production Manager - Bulwer Island, you will:

- Demonstrate strong safety leadership and challenge non-compliance. Plan and coordinate resources to identify and control risks and hazards and ensure good housekeeping and environmental consideration is maintained
- Lead a culture of continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and generating ideas to improve plant, process and people performance. Lead the implementation of improvement ideas and create a learning environment within the production department and cross functional teams.
- Assist in the development of strategic plans for the site, understanding commercial drivers and ensuring a mechanism is in place to monitor and manage the value proposition in the short and long term
- Manage the production planning, bagging process and wharf (receival of raw material, maintaining stocks, conducting regular stock surveys, production of finished product and despatch of finished product)
- Ensure team is held accountable to delivery of results and quality control parameters
- Provide ongoing coaching and performance reviews, ensuring team members understand their specific accountabilities and are provided feedback and support as required
- Budgeting and cost management
- Be responsible for the Wharf scheduling
- Provide monthly reporting
- Administrative tasks such as timesheets and raising purchase orders

**About you**:

- You have strong people leadership capability, ideally gained in a materials processing environment
- You are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Ideally you have Mechanical or Electrical engineering or trade qualifications
- You have previous experience in stock management
- You are good with numbers and would be confident managing budget/costs
- You are tech-savvy with good computer skills (SAP, Excel) and report writing capability
- You live and demonstrate a commitment to safety
- You are able to work under pressure and the competing demands of a large team
- You have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload

**Why work for Cement Australia?**
- Rare opportunity to join our Brisbane operations in a leadership role
- Varied role covering cement milling, bagging and shipping operations
- Join Australia's largest and most respected cement manufacturer

**About us**:
An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation's leading supplier of cementitious products and services. Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle).

As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and we are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values.

**Additional Information**:
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check. Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights.

**Build your dream career and lifestyle with Australia's largest and most respected cement manufacturer and innovator.