AddressJOB REF: FER599536
- Exciting opportunity to diversify your operational experience and build your leadership capability.
- Supervise Fertiliser Operational teams across liquid and solid production plants, storage and despatch assets.
- 12 Month Fixed term Full-time position based in Kwinana.
CSBP Fertilisers - We’re here for better growth
At CSBP Fertilisers, we strive to create a sustainable environment that encourages better growth – for our people, growers and communities.
Agriculture has come a long way, over 120 years, and CSBP Fertilisers have been there every step of the way. As industry leaders in soil nutrition, we proactively invest in cutting-edge research, technology, and digital solutions to promote sustainable nutrient management practices, ensuring safer and more sustainable food production while supporting growers and local communities.
CSBP Fertilisers is proud to be a part of Wesfarmers Limited, one of Australia's largest publicly listed companies. Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WESCEF) portfolio of businesses supplies fertilisers that enrich the crops and nourish local and international communities, natural gas that warms our homes, and products that underpin critical existing and emerging industries.
Targeting Net Zero scopes 1 and 2 by 2050, WesCEF companies are known for positive culture, commercial success, and business growth opportunities. WesCEF has operations around Australia and employs around 1,500 people nationally. .
About the role
Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplined team across three operational areas: Granulation Plant, Superphosphate Manufacturing Plant and Flexi-N storage and despatch assets.
You will lead a team of Process Group Leaders, Process Technicians, and contractors and work closely with peers in Engineering, Maintenance, Storage & Despatch, and Planning to optimise plant utilisation and ensure day to day activities are carried out safely with no environmental impact.
Focusing heavily on the continued development of our operational team functions, you will ensure the team is aligned towards the vision and values of the Fertilisers business. You will drive an accountable, collaborative and high performance culture which continues to meet customer, safety, reliability and environmental standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating strong safety leadership in day to day activities and driving a culture where safety is prioritised in all practices
- Contributing to the Fertilisers business plan, evaluating process development and reviewing operating procedures
- Leading, mentoring, training and coaching the production team to increase teamwork, collaboration and performance
- Driving continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and innovative opportunities within the business
- Ensuring good cost control specifically in relation to contracted labour and services.
- Working with external groups including external design teams, contractors, regulatory bodies and suppliers.
Is this role for you?
You have well-developed leadership skills with experience managing large operational teams, and a proven ability to drive a high performance culture by leveraging company values. You possess:
- Significant experience in operations (production and processing) environment similar to ours with demonstrated ability to identify and deliver operational improvements.
- An understanding of business objectives and the ability to balance operational, technical and commercial drivers in decision making
- Working knowledge of process plant operation with exposure to budgeting and cost control.
- Value and drive a safety culture that responds proactively to safety issues underpinned by knowledge of Safe Work methods and practices;
- Role model inclusive behaviour and foster an environment that values diversity
- Demonstrate a customer centric approach and the ability to hold teams and individuals accountable for meeting customer requirements
Why WesCEF
Right now, at WesCEF, we are looking for ambitious individuals eager for the chance to shine and thrive in their career. In return, we offer the recognition and reward you deserve for making a real impact every working day.
We are committed to building an engaged and talented workforce that is representative of the people who live in the communities where we operate. Fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds and particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We’re proud of how we develop and support our team, including offering flexible working hours. Therefore, when you apply, please let us know if you are seeking flexibility.
WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs being in Kwinana and Murdoch. We’re excited to share that our Murdoch office will be relocating to Perth CBD in late 2025.
Applications close: 5pm AWST Sunday 23rd June 2024
Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence, and/or reference checks.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
Agency applications will not be accepted.
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