Production Manager
Trade · Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Have you worked in salt production or a similar industrial operation? A growing business in Queensland, Australia needs a capable, commercially minded Production Manager to run its specialist solar salt operation and help guide its next stage of growth.
The site produces more than 200,000 tonnes a year, so this is a big operation. You will look after everything from seawater intake to the final stockpile, lead a team of 10+ employees, and be accountable for efficiency, product quality, inventory and operating costs. Because the work depends on the seasons and the weather, good technical knowledge, hands-on leadership and sound decisions are key.
Candidates with international solar salt experience, including from the Philippines, are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the whole solar salt production process, from seawater intake right through to finished product, including pumping, evaporation, crystallisation, harvesting, washing and stockpiling
- Plan production around the seasons and weather forecasts, and manage the risks that come with changing weather
- Lead and grow a team of 10+ employees working in production and mobile plant
- Build the team's skills through cross-training and multi-skilling
- Keep track of production volumes, inventory and cost-per-tonne, and stay accountable for production efficiency and operating costs
- Make sure the finished salt meets the set quality specifications
- Find what is holding production back and put practical fixes in place
- Be the go-to person when technical or process problems need escalating
- Help with capital projects and upgrades to plant and field infrastructure
- Look for ways to make the operation more efficient, reliable and resilient, working with technical consultants and in-house specialists to lift performance
- Keep production and stockpile records accurate
- Play a part in the long-term expansion and improvement of the site
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience in solar salt production is highly desirable, and candidates with international solar salt production experience are encouraged to apply
- Strong technical knowledge of evaporation and crystallisation processes
- Chemical engineering, chemistry or similar technical qualifications may be considered if you can show relevant production experience
- Proven experience leading production, processing or industrial operations, including managing and developing multi-skilled frontline teams
- Strong understanding of production costs, inventory control and operational KPIs
- Able to make good decisions when conditions change and depend on the weather
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and accountability for operations
- Strong leadership, communication and people-management skills, and able to work on your own while collaborating with technical support teams
- Willing to relocate to and live on-site in regional Queensland
- Able to commit to a long-term role in a growing Australian operation
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