Area Operations Manager

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Area Operations Manager - PerthSuperb Perth based leadership opportunity.Competitive remuneration package including 14% super & Fully Maintained Vehicle.Working for the world's leading sustainable building materials company.Supportive and diverse management setting realistic targets and goals.Culture focused on the recognition of effort and reward for achievement.Permanent, full-time position.Holcim:Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.About the opportunity:This is an important role in which you will be an integral member of the WA management team responsible for managing the safe, efficient and cost-effective operations of concrete plants in the area - focussing on maximising the performance of people, plant and fleet to meet operational standards while delivering the required customer service standards. You will also hold a shared responsibility for the sales and commercial activity within your area and overall P&L responsibility against the area budget.Key responsibilities will include:Working closely with Concrete Area Managers and Production 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 improvementEnsuring safety standards are met through strong people leadership.Managing daily operations with a focus on improvementDriving customer relationships to ensure suitable outcomes.Controlling costs across plant and fleet.Demonstrating effective leadership to ensure a highly motivated team.Managing, developing, coaching and supporting production supervisors, production officers, company drivers and other plant staff.About you:Credible leadership experience in construction/ production/ industrial manufacturing related fields (ideally concrete or aggregates).A tertiary qualification i.e. Engineering or Business Management or related disciplines (preferred).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.Experience in SAP, Excel, Word.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.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!This is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career within our world leading business. Why Holcim?At Holcim 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 don't 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 you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.Apply now!Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours.We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.