District Operations Manager

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About UsHolcim 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 45,000 employees in 44 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 is 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 exciting career opportunity will see you as an integral member of the leadership team. Based in Brisbane, you will have operational responsibility for the Brisbane Concrete Business. You will be responsible for leading the team of Area Operations Managers, managing the safe, efficient and cost-effective operations of the plants, with a focus on maximising the performance of people, plant operations and fleet to meet Holcim operational standards whilst delivering the required customer service standards. You will be responsible for:Ensure safety standards are met through strong people leadershipManage the daily operations with a focus on improvementDrive customer relationships to ensure suitable outcomesControl costs across plant and fleetDemonstrate effective leadership to ensure a highly motivated team.Manage, develop, coach and support production supervisors, production officers, sub-contractor drivers and other plant staff To work closely with the Area Operations Managers and Production Supervisors to achieve the efficient and cost effective operation at all sites, that meets customer service requirements To engage with all plant staff and drivers and provide strong leadership in the areas of health and safety, the environment, operations management, cost management and operational improvement. To be successful in this role you will need:Hands-on experience in construction related fields, preferably concrete and/or aggregates (5 years minimum)Leadership experience in a production and manufacturing related fields (ideally Concrete or Aggregates)A degree in a related discipline (Engineering or Business Management) or extensive industry experienceStrong team player with strong interpersonal and communication skillsAn understanding of the importance of and ability to effectively communicate and build relationships within the relevant Concrete business and across the wider Holcim businessExperience in SAP, Excel, WordCustomer focus, with the ability to cultivate relationships and build strong networksDemonstrated business and financial acumenWhy Holcim?We will invest in your growth, providing you with direction, leadership, and recognition. We will value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development.We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.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 which interest you.Don't miss out on this rare opportunity. Apply now!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.