Area Operations Manager
Holcim Australia
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Orange, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Area Operations Manager – Central West NSW
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Holcim People
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
The Opportunity
As Area Operations Manager (AOM) you will be responsible for managing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations of concrete plants within the Central West region, with a focus on maximising the performance of people, plant and fleet, to meet Holcim operational standards while exceeding customer service standards.
You will take a leading role across the Concrete business ensuring all sites implement Holcim operational standards consistently, whilst overseeing organisational capability by implementing key controls - engaging with plant staff and drivers and providing strong leadership in the areas of health and safety, the environment, operations management, cost management and operational improvement.
You will also ensure all plants have detailed plans in place to ensure full environmental standards and compliance requirements are consistently applied across the area, including proactive community engagement. There are also financial responsibilities to achieve the budgeted production costs and efficiency targets (plant and fleet) and to report variances and take actions as required, including on raw materials, distribution, labour, and maintenance costs.
Further responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request.
About You
Why Holcim?
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 distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.
Apply now!
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
- Pivotal fulltime opportunity within the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
- Central West NSW location – can be based at any plant within this region (Orange or Bathurst a preference).
- May suit a ‘grad plus candidate' wishing to move into an operational management role.
- Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.
- Competitive remuneration including full use of company supplied vehicle.
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim are enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Holcim People
Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
The Opportunity
As Area Operations Manager (AOM) you will be responsible for managing the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations of concrete plants within the Central West region, with a focus on maximising the performance of people, plant and fleet, to meet Holcim operational standards while exceeding customer service standards.
You will take a leading role across the Concrete business ensuring all sites implement Holcim operational standards consistently, whilst overseeing organisational capability by implementing key controls - engaging with plant staff and drivers and providing strong leadership in the areas of health and safety, the environment, operations management, cost management and operational improvement.
You will also ensure all plants have detailed plans in place to ensure full environmental standards and compliance requirements are consistently applied across the area, including proactive community engagement. There are also financial responsibilities to achieve the budgeted production costs and efficiency targets (plant and fleet) and to report variances and take actions as required, including on raw materials, distribution, labour, and maintenance costs.
Further responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request.
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, business management or related disciplines (preferred - not essential)
- Strong and hands-on management experience in construction related fields - preferably concrete and/or aggregates or related heavy manufacturing sectors.
- Alternatively, this role may suit a ‘grad plus candidate' wishing to move into an operational management role.
- Credible experience in HR and Industrial Relations.
- Well-developed leadership and team building skills.
- Well organised and self-motivated.
- Proven capability to self-manage.
- Sound communication skills.
- You will be a strong team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in SAP, Excel, Word, MS Project.
Why Holcim?
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 distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.
We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.
Apply now!
Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
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