Senior Manager - Product Line

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
 

Orica's Yarwun manufacturing site, nestled in Gladstone, Queensland, stands as a beacon of excellence in sodium cyanide and ammonium nitrate production. Committed to safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship, we supply vital industries worldwide. 

Employing over 250 local Gladstone residents at any given time, we actively engage with the community, supporting various initiatives that underscore our commitment to being a responsible corporate neighbour.

We seek a dynamic and inspirational Senior Manager – Cyanide Product Line to join our onsite Leadership team at Yarwun.

Reporting to our Site General Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the Yarwun Leadership team, taking accountability for the safe and efficient production of sodium cyanide, a critical chemical reagent used in the extraction of gold from ore across the globe. 

This senior leadership position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in a challenging and rewarding industry, at Orica's iconic global manufacturing site.
 

• Safety is Our Priority, Always: Cultivate a safety-first culture, ensuring all manufacturing activities adhere to the highest safety standards.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee and optimise manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and production targets are met.
• Team Leadership: Lead the development of the onsite sodium cyanide teams of 60+ local employees, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for operational efficiency and sustainability.
   

• Safety Leadership: Proven ability to prioritise and champion a safety culture, adhering to protocols and standards.
• Operational Excellence: Strong background in managing manufacturing, process optimisation, and meeting production goals.
• Leadership and Team Management: 7+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in manufacturing, ideally within chemical manufacturing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Profound knowledge of relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations, with a track record of ensuring compliance.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budget management, cost control, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated experience driving operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to the long-term strategic plan and execute it effectively.
• Community Engagement & Sustainability: Proficient in community engagement and corporate social responsibility, dedicated to integrating sustainability principles into operations.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Chemical, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical or a related field. 
   

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.