Job Description

Lead, Build and Succeed

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable leader to join our team as a Concrete Plant Manager in Cairns

This is a hands-on, multi-functional leadership role where you will take ownership of plant operations, lead a diverse team, and deliver exceptional customer outcomes. You’ll be joining a business that values strong leadership, operational excellence, and continuous development, where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day plant operations across safety, production, logistics, customer service, and sales

• Deliver high-quality customer service through effective management of plant and truck availability

• Oversee fleet and logistics coordination, including contractors (LODs), suppliers, and transport performance

• Plan and manage plant capacity, forward orders, and resource allocation to meet demand and avoid overbooking

• Monitor and manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost control, and resource optimisation

• Ensure all procurement and purchasing activities comply with company policies, budgets, and approved supplier agreements

• Maintain product quality standards in line with business and customer requirements

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers through proactive engagement and service delivery

• Ensure all quotations, contracts, billing, and credits are completed accurately and on time

• Maintain fixed and mobile assets in line with required service intervals

• Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all safety policies and procedures

• Provide strong leadership to develop, coach, and manage team performance

• Maintain accurate operational and financial reporting in relevant systems

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar environment

• Strong commercial acumen, with exposure to P&L, budgeting, and cost control

• A strong commitment to safety leadership and risk management

• The ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions under pressure

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build lasting relationships

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with strong planning capability

• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence

About Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We're all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day "fit for work", then we'd love to hear from you.