Operations Manager - Concrete

The Role:

We're seeking an experienced Manager to lead our cement manufacturing operation in Brisbane, Queensland. Reporting directly to the General Manager, Concrete and Aggregates, you'll be responsible for the operational performance of the business – from safety and environmental compliance through to production, maintenance and process engineering, quality management, financial 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in performance, including incident reduction, risk management and contractor compliance.
• Champion safety leadership across all operations.
• Manage the concrete operations to ensure reliable supply, quality and efficiency.
• Optimise production planning, logistics and asset utilisation to meet customer demand.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost control and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are implemented to maximise plant availability and asset life.
• Deliver budgeted revenue, margin and EBITDA targets and manage cost, capital expenditure and working capital.
• Identify growth opportunities including new markets and products and build strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, regulators and industry partners.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through service reliability and quality outcomes.
• Lead change initiatives to improve systems. processes and business performance

About You:

You're an experienced manager 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:

• Strong strategic senior leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build, develop and lead large operational teams
• Sound understanding of asset management, maintenance strategies and plant reliability principles
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with proven P&L accountability
• Influential stakeholder management, high impact communication and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and data-driven decision-making capability
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Management or equivalent qualification
• Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation
• Proven ability to deliver operational improvement and profitable growth.

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

Our Business:

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. 

About CRH:

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE .

For more information visit: www.crh.com

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

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. Apply now! 

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