Production Manager

Overview

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 4 5 ,000 employees in 4 4 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® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901, and in Aotearoa New Zealand our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.

Production Manager

• Pivotal fulltime opportunity within the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.
• Competitive remuneration including full use of company supplied vehicle.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will be responsible to build and develop a motivated production and fixed plant maintenance team to achieve company safety, environmental and financial targets. You will assist to produce products that are fit for purpose; meet business forecasts; engage with the local community and manage crushing screening and finished goods dispatch that meet both regulatory and community expectations.

• Sharing the lead with the management team in the implementation of SHE policies, principles and directives and complying with all relevant safety, health and environmental legislation.
• Promote a safe system of work and a strong safety culture in the workplace.
• Lead the Production and Fixed Plant Maintenance team.
• Manage the recruitment and development of a highly focused and motivated team.
• Manage crushing and screening from crusher to finished goods and dispatch.
• Manage the fixed plant maintenance to ensure assets are effectively maintained in accordance with group standards and ensure records are maintained correctly.
• Management of weighbridge function including compliance with legal loading limits for trucks, Fatigue and Chain of Responsibility legislation.
• Assist the Quarry Manager to manage the operation to ensure the agreed production targets, goals and objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a community engagement plan in line with the Holcim CSR guideline, including specific indigenous engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies and implement changes.

• Diploma in Extractive Industries (preferred) with a Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations as a minimum qualification
• Must have credible experience in a Quarry Management/Supervisor role
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• A strong belief in safety, health and environment
• Knowledge of product quality issues
• Report writing skills
• Sound communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and the demonstrated ability to effect change
• Proven capabilities to self-manage
• Ability to build working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Organised with a strong customer service and people skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite

This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within our world leading business.

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…