Plant Manager- Wanaka

Plant Manager Wanaka Holcim: As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is 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. The Opportunity: In this key role, you will be responsible for managing the operations of our Wanaka Concrete plant to achieve business objectives and operational targets to maximize 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 utilization is maximized, oversee 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 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 while dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Further responsibilities 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.
• Managing R&M expenditure as well as accurate P&L reporting.
• Ensuring Preventative Maintenance is implemented and adhered to.
• Efficient utilization 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 don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers with a deep and diverse structure that affords a great number of cross-functional pathways available as you progress your career. 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! 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 that interest you. Apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr