At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living.
We are an international leader in sustainable construction materials, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.
We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we have over 600 teammates and globally over 13,500 teammates in 45 countries on 160 sites.
By joining our team, you join an organisation that offers opportunities for future growth all over the world.
About the role
In this newly created role, you will join the Executive Team and participate in the development and execution of a strategic plan to achieve financial and business goals.
Responsible for the manufacturing function, you will oversee the operations at our facilities in Matraville, Altona, Bundaberg, Beenleigh, and our Promat site in Adelaide.
Key areas of success are safety, customer centricity, cost management, and the development of our people.
Key responsibilities: Appropriately lead and implement agreed business strategies to achieve a zero-harm workplace and contribute.Be a prominent advocate for our decarbonisation goals and govern local plans to meet milestone dates.Deliver on our aims to be the customers' best supplier through best service, best quality, and best people.Maintain accurate cost forecasts throughout the year, and robust management of any variances to hit annual targets.Be an enthusiastic participant in our global CI program and role model the use of Lean management to embed in the organisation.Improve the bench strength of the operations team and develop our teams to drive a good level of internal succession in all roles.Be an active participant in the Australian Etex ExCom team and contribute to the business strategies and support strong EBITDA growth ambitions.About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, and has the ability to deliver results.
Additionally, you will possess:
Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering discipline with 10 years management experience.Broad experience in manufacturing operations within a global manufacturing environment (highly regarded) with a minimum of 2 years in the plasterboard industry.Proven expertise in change management and transformational leadership.Strong ability to forecast and mitigate disruptions in demand and supply chains.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information.Excellent interpersonal and key stakeholder management skills.Broad understanding and proficiency in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, and delivering strong financial results.Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions.Must have the capacity for frequent travel interstate and occasional international trips.Our Teammate Perks
Etex Australia prioritises professional development, focusing on mentorship and supportive team environments that foster individual growth.
Flexible / hybrid working.Yearly salary reviews.EAP services for you and your family.Reward and recognition program.Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary Carers.Fully supported training.Great culture, supportive team environment; we work together and help each other "enjoy a laugh whilst working hard."Sound like you?
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We'd love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW and we will be in touch shortly. We are an equal-opportunity workforce committed to using our diverse voices to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are evermore safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful.
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