Plant Manager
Core
Leading and managing the Townsville site, including an operational plant, production facilities, site logistics, and maintenance functions to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations delivering high-quality products.
Role type
Plant Manager
Builds
Construction materials (cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products, industrial minerals)
Domain
Heavy industry processing / Construction materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on allowed values? No, the allowed values are specific. Let's re-evaluate the allowed values: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. This role is about physical plant operations. 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for physical operations, though 'infrastructure' might also apply. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. I will select 'physical/clinical work' as it covers physical plant operations best among the options, or perhaps 'infrastructure' if interpreted as building/operating facilities. Actually, looking at the list, none fit perfectly for a 'Plant Manager' in manufacturing. 'infrastructure' usually implies software or civil engineering. 'physical/clinical work' implies medical or hands-on physical labor. Let's look at the responsibilities: 'Supervising the operation of all equipment', 'Ensuring all assets are being continuously monitored'. This is operational management. The closest standard category for manufacturing plant ops in this specific list is tricky. Let's choose 'infrastructure' as it relates to operating facilities and assets, or 'physical/clinical work' if we consider the physical nature. Wait, the prompt says 'one of: ...'. I must pick one. 'infrastructure' is often used for IT or civil. 'physical/clinical work' is for nurses/techs. This is a management role. Let's look at the 'Deliverable' definition again. It's a classification. A plant manager ensures the production of physical goods. I will use 'physical/clinical work' as a proxy for physical manufacturing operations if no better fit exists, but 'infrastructure' is also possible. Let's stick to the most literal interpretation of the allowed list. Actually, 'infrastructure' is often used for 'operating facilities'. Let's go with 'infrastructure' as it involves managing the plant's assets and operations. Wait, re-reading the allowed list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. A plant manager manages the 'infrastructure' of the production site. Let's use 'infrastructure'.
Required skills
heavy industry processing experience, team management, change management, operational planning, cost management, health safety and environment (HSE) compliance, continuous improvement strategies, equipment operation supervision, asset monitoring and maintenance, SWMS/SOP/JHA development and implementation
Preferred skills
strong decision-making ability, high level of management aptitude, self-motivation, enthusiasm
Technologies
SWMS, SOPs, JHAs
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Townsville site including operational plant, production facilities, site logistics, and maintenance functions; Ensure adequate stock holdings of raw materials and products meet quality specifications; Supervise operation of all equipment in line with business targets and ensure compliance to company procedures; Monitor, maintain, and operate assets at optimal levels; Verify health, safety, and environment documentation; Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement; Identify, plan, and implement improvement opportunities; Manage all site costs effectively
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC