The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa:
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate and high-performing Asphalt Production team in Wellington as a Production Manager. In this role you will oversee all aspects required to operate the Asphalt Production Businesses, to support the National Paving and Production Manager to manage the processes needed to run the business efficiently both day to day and also planning for the future of the assets maintenance and replacement.
Day-to-day activities will include
Manage Production of Asphalt including and ongoing maintenance of Production facilities, with a focus on Safety, Quality and Regulatory Consents.
Coordinate and maintain personnel training,
Assist National Paving and Production Manager with long term plan for maintenance and replacement of its Asphalt production assets.
Identify and share best practices amongst Asphalt Production teams
Maintain relationships effectively with both large external and internal customers
Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua
To be successful in this position you will bring with you:
Experience in Asphalt Paving & Production.
Tertiary qualification or experience in production management would be desirable, but not essential
Ability to demonstrate common sense and problem solving skills.
Good interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
Previous people management experience
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your ability to develop and build a high-performing collaborative team who strive for a continuous improvement environment.
Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
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Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 732439.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.