Operations Manager

About us:

Part of the worlds largest construction materials company, Holcim is a global leader in cement, aggregates and ready mixed concrete & services. Weve been servicing the infrastructure, construction and mining industries for over 100 years and employ more than 3,000 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand.

Our company values are Strength. Performance. Passion. Theyre the base of everything we do. They are reflected in how we work together and the way we deliver on our promises to customers and our communities, with sustainability at the core of our business strategy.

About the role:

This role is pivotal to achieve Holcims Strategic intent to deliver and operate New Zealands best supply chain distribution network for bulk and packaged cementitious products by:

• Leading the site operations team to ensure the safe, sustainable and efficient supply and distribution of cementitious products, in both bulk and packaged format, to Holcim New Zealands customers.

• Assisting the General Manager Cement in developing Holcims terminal and deport footprint to achieve a low cost and efficient supply chain. Leveraging relationships with our partner suppliers to continuously improve our operations. Assist with and contribute to our key account management activities with our customers.

• As a member of the National Operations Team, effectively contributing to the development and implementation of strategy and initiatives that enhance performance across all aspects of the business, lowering costs, improving efficiency and generating great outcomes for our customers.

• Drive the maintenance of a zero-harm culture across the business, ensuring that safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards are consistently met.

Key focus & responsibilities:

• Manage and allocate resources (people and machinery) to safely maximise productivity, minimise cost and deliver to customers expectations.

• Ensure cooperation between the North Island Operations and other Holcim departments and regions (e.g. Sales, Shipping, Logistics, Depots) to ensure overall business targets are met.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of business and operations plans.

• Uphold a condition-based preventative maintenance program to ensure cost effective reliability and protection of assets.

• Manage and develop Standard Operating Procedures for ship unloading, managing contracted stevedoring services to achieve timely unloading of each import shipment, ensure discharge targets are met.

• Assist the sales team to meet the needs of the customers and advise them of customer issues and activity

• Identify opportunities in processes to deliver efficiency gains, deliver cost outs for production or supply chain.

• Deliver the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Prepare well researched CAPEX proposals for internal approval.

• Managing and controlling expenditure at lowest sustainable cost whilst maximising commercial and margin opportunity, within Holcim policies and standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business or equivalent experience Skills and work experience

• Logistics and Supply Chain experience preferred

• Line management experience

• 10+ years operational experience

• 3+ years manufacturing knowledge

• Ability to analyse and manage complex issues

• Good decision making and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Staff Management and leadership skills

• Intermediate computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP

• Prepared to travel as and when required to meet the needs of the business

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Work with a market leader in the construction materials industry.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Access to training and professional development programs.

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.

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Candidates must hold valid New Zealand work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.