Production Manager

An opportunity exists for an integral role within Boral's Cement business at our Berrima Plant located in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Boral's prized upstream cement business is an important supplier for our downstream businesses and external customers. It is the largest operational site in the Boral Group with a manufacturing potential of 1.4 million tonnes of clinker and 1.2 million tonnes of cement per annum. The site has one large rotary kiln and two large cement mills which form the core of the manufacturing plant. As the key people leader for the Production function, the main focus of this role is to ensure that our 24/7 operation is efficiently and safely producing clinker and cement to meet market demands as well as enabling effective production planning. This role will report into the Operations Manager Berrima and will manage a sizeable team, with 6 direct reports and 45 indirect reports.Your day will involve:Co-ordination and performance of the day-to-day operation and production shifts at Berrima Works in order to enable the meeting of budgets in terms of production, efficiency and quality in a safe and environmentally sound manner
Managing performance and development of shift personnel and effective co-ordination between shift s and other sections of the plant, promoting Boral values at all times
Minimising cost by monitoring and reporting manufacturing KPIs, implementing improvement plans, ensuring plant operates efficiently, minimise wastage and management of overtime
Maintaining a highly-skilled, productive workforce by individual development and coaching and training of shift and day work employees
Contributing to employee and plant safety by ensuring statutory safety policy is being followed by monitoring Hazard Log, safety meetings, safety communication and other safety KPIs or programs as set by Boral
Maximising overall equipment effectiveness of Berrima Works production facilities to meet market and ensure pyro process refractory condition is in good shape, through to planning and executing refractory shut scope
Participating in and implementing the alternative fuel plan to reduce carbon foot print.What are we looking for?Demonstrated industry experience in the Construction, Mining and/or Manufacturing Industry, ideally within Cement manufacturing
Tertiary education in an Engineering or Science Degree, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Post-Graduate Qualifications in Business and/or Management
Knowledge of continuous process industry (heavy machinery, manufacturing) with exposure to SPC, TQM, CI Lean Manufacturing
A bias for action, strong safety focus and ability to positively influence trust and confidence in working relationships
Demonstrated people leadership ability to develop effective working relationships with all people, and to lead and influenceWhat's on offer?Permanent, full-time opportunity
Relocation assistance provided
Access to SkillBuild, an online Learning & Development platform where you can access training resources for your personal and professional growth
Access to a variety of support networks including Boral Employee Assistance Program
Work for a values-based business that shares goals and celebrates individual and team success
We are offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment that's guaranteed to make your day go quickly
We provide a working environment that is safe, caring, supportive and dynamic with a clear focus on continually encouraging and developing its people
Work for an Equal Opportunity Employer - At Boral, we understand that diversity brings many benefits, and we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces
Join an industry aimed at offering value to the community & committed to Zero Harm