Plant Manager
Job No:
131482
Location:
Altona
- Are you an experienced leader looking for a diverse and well-supported role?
- Oversee the Manufacturing and Distribution facilities of a busy plant within a multinational organisation!
- Competitive salary + super & chance to use your expertise to make a real contribution to a skilled and professional team!
About Knauf Australia
Knauf is a multinational supplier of plasterboard, metal and associated products with over 34,000 staff across 130+ countries and over 250 plants / manufacturing sites. A corporate group of global dimensions, the Knauf brand is synonymous with quality and innovation, and its success stems from purposeful decision-making, courageous innovation, investment and its employees.
Knauf Plasterboard currently has 5 Australian manufacturing plants across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, which each operate under a strict quality assurance system and manufacture to relevant Australian standards.
Knauf celebrates diversity in its workforce and values the contributions of all employees. They welcome talent from all sectors of the community and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
About the Opportunity at Knauf Plasterboard
Knauf Plasterboard is seeking a full-time Plant Manager to join their team in Altona, VIC.
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will primarily be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Manufacturing and Distribution facilities, and leading these teams to ensure world class plant performance.
More specifically, your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Managing WHS within your areas of responsibility and championing improvements in safety standards and processes;
- Driving the implementation of continuous improvement projects with a focus on people engagement and empowerment;
- Ensuring effective HR management of 6 direct reports, including succession and career development planning;
- Creating and communicating achievable visions and goals for the plant, and uniting your team to work collaboratively toward achieving these;
- Developing and implementing annual budgets, and achieving budgeted performance efficiencies;
- Actively implementing Knauf's environmental management policy, with particular emphasis on waste reduction and energy management; and
- Developing and improving relations with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
About You
Knauf is seeking a degree-qualified, seasoned leader with broad experience in the manufacturing, mining or process-related industries.
A key component of this role will be mentoring your team members, engaging them in your vision for plant improvement and empowering them to enhance their performance and personal growth. Your leadership style must be open and consultative in a manner that will inspire the team to deliver exceptional outcomes.
You must have unquestionable honesty and integrity, and be a self-motivator with a strong work ethic. You will need to be highly organised and proactive, whilst remaining accountable for your decisions.
Importantly, you must be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse group of people. It is essential that you demonstrate respect for all Knauf employees, remain open to feedback and consider other points of view in your decision-making.
About the Benefits
Knauf is made up of a diverse mix of talented people working together to attain a shared goal. Their employees are skilled, experienced and have a strong desire to succeed, all sharing the same energy and entrepreneurial spirit. As such, they are always on the lookout for talent from all sectors of the community who can bring unique ideas, skills, qualifications and backgrounds to their organisation.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package (commensurate with skills and experience). You'll enjoy the challenges and responsibilities that come from a senior leadership role, whilst still having a great peer support structure in place.
Additionally, you'll benefit from being part of a global organisation that can provide opportunities for on-going career development, that you may not have within other organisations.
If you're process driven, improvement focused and looking for your next leadership opportunity - Apply Now!