JOB PROFILE SUMMARY:

- Responsible for the management of one or more plants, coordinating all activities related to plant operational functions, following the established policies and in accordance to schedules, quantities, quality and costs.

- Responsible for continuous improvement of processes, products and production optimization. Is also responsible for the plant support areas.

Shared Responsibilities:

- Implementation of SEQ policy, in accordance with regional Sustainability Manager.

- Implementation of Supply Chain policy, in accordance with regional Director Supply Chain.

- Implementation of Maintenance and Engineering policy, in accordance with regional Engineering Manager.

- Plan and develop fixed asset capital investments, in accordance with regional Director Operations.

Excluded Responsibilities: Corporate Policy.

- Global standards/methods/guidelines regarding any operational or engineering matters.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Key Accountabilities:

- Ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of the country quarry and plant in order to meet the business demand by production of consistent quality products suitable for the market.

- Manage all operations at the plant and quarry ensuring reliable and sustainable -operations with minimal maintenance issues.

- Coordinate all site related operational functions involving: Logistics Purchasing Production Packaging Maintenance Warehousing / Inventory Quarrying and Development.

- Develop and implement continuous improvement plans for processes, products and production optimization for the plant and quarry.

- Manage local capital expenditure within the defined budget in line with the business plan, and ensure to complete projects in accordance to schedules, budget and quality (with support from the Engineering Team).

- Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.

- Manage to meet/ exceed customer requirements whilst complying with all policies and regulations.

- Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities.

Quality, Safety, Health and Environment:

- Ensure the company meets safety, environmental and quality standards (act in consultation with the Sustainability Manager).

- Manage SEQ compliance, as well as compliance with site related regulations for the quarry and plant, including company employees and contractors.

- Manage the ongoing improvement of the safety culture and behavior.

Representative and Relations Duties:

- Ensure industrial relations site agreement is updated and implemented.

-Administrative Ensure all site monthly reporting occurs in a timely and accurate manner.

-Fulfill some HR responsibilities (attraction, remuneration, training, development etc. ) for local company team, in coordination with Director Operations and Human Resources department.

Solid line(s) to: Director Operations - South Asia

Dotted line(s) to: None

Number of direct reports:

- Depending on plant size

Number of total reports: Depending on plant size

Number of dotted line(s) reports: n/a

Performance Measures: CoGS at standard CoGS deviations SEQ

Compliance: Compliance with corporate policies Inventory control Operational Costs KPIs agreed in yearly MbO

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

- Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required.

- Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

- Available to travel occasionally within region, as required, to support the business.

EDUCATION : University (Bachelor's Degree) or other tertiary education/qualification with technical component or equivalent

EXPERIENCE :

- Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing.

- Solid experience in managerial or supervisory position.

- Planning, permitting and operational experience in plant operations would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

- Strong people management and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity and strong social competences .

- Ability to work in a cross-functional team, in multicultural environment.

- Highly motivated and results orientated.

- Ability to find solutions and proactively solve problems.

- Ability to manage projects and drive to completion.

- Effective planning and project management skills.

- Excellent management skills: supervising, monitoring, team building and solving team issues .

- Ability to effectively communicate with a professional group environment and local communities.