Plant Manager Christchurch

About Holcim:

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. Its 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.

The Opportunity:

In this key role you will be responsible for managing the operations of our Ashbys Concrete plant in Christchurch to achieve business objectives and operational targets to maximise growth and profitability. Day to day, you will manage plant operations to ensure concrete is supplied and delivered in accordance with schedules. You will ensure fleet utilisation is maximised, oversee the stock management and COD processes and ensure that the plant operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.

This role requires a keen attention to safety, a strong sense of responsibility, and a high-performance leader who fosters teamwork and cooperation, with strengths in analysis and problem solving whilst dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Further responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include:

• Being a role model for safety.
• Maintaining a safe system of work in the workplace.
• Effective day-to-day supervision of reports and contractors and ensuring an efficient and high performing team.
• Ensuring forecasts, stock levels and KPIs are managed in conjunction with the production staff.
• Ensuring the plant operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Managing R&M expenditure as well as accurate P&L reporting.
• Ensuring Preventative Maintenance is implemented and adhered to.
• Efficient utilisation of the concrete truck fleet.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of community engagement plans.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders, clients and suppliers.

About You:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

• Credible experience in a similar role, preferably within the concrete, aggregates, or related heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Effective problem solving and analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• A strong safety focus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, physically active environment, where hours of operation may vary depending on customer orders.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high performing team and to contribute to our world leading business.

Why Holcim:

We will invest in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership, and recognition with supportive management setting realistic targets and goals. We will value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development in a culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement and an inclusive and friendly team environment.

We dont 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 youre ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you!

For more information about us or to learn about other roles available at Holcim, please visit our careers page and register your details so that we can notify you of jobs which interest you.

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.

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.

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