District Manager - Gladstone Region Join the world's leading sustainable building materials company Supportive and diverse management Gladstone based & competitive salary package including vehicle 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 Role: This is a pivotal career opportunity in which you will take full accountability for the Gladstone Region, focussing on maximising the performance of people, plant and fleet to meet operational standards whilst delivering excellent product and customer service standards.
You will achieve and maintain ZeroHarm; implement and drive business improvement initiatives to achieve operational efficiency and achieve quality and sustainability targets.
Further and detailed responsibilities are found in the Position Description which is available upon request and will include: Working closely with the Central Queensland Area Manager, concrete operational team and local Operations Manager to implement national operating standards.
Implementing agreed functional excellence sales and marketing initiatives within the business.
Leading a highly motivated team Working closely with managers and supervisors to achieve efficient and cost effective operation at all sites Ensuring product and service that meets customer requirements 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 Ensuring safety standards are met through strong people leadership Managing daily operations with a focus on improvement Driving customer relationships to ensure suitable outcomes Controlling costs across plant and fleet About you: Hands-on leadership experience in relevant fields, preferably concrete and/or aggregates but experience in related sectors will also be considered e.g.
industrial manufacturing/ steel/ bricks/ plasterboard/ roofing, pre-cast, industrial hire or similar sectors.
A degree i.e.
Engineering or Business Management or in related disciplines (preferred but not essential) Strong team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills An understanding of the importance of and ability to effectively communicate and build relationships within the relevant Concrete business and across the wider Holcim business Customer focus, with the ability to cultivate relationships and build strong networks Demonstrated business and financial acumen Highly organised, detail orientated and able to work well under pressure Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google 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.
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.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Candidates must hold valid Australian 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.
Our offices will be closed from Friday 20th December & re-open Monday 6th January 2025.
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