Concrete Manager

SPS is seeking an experienced and motivated Concrete Manager to join our team and take the lead across our concrete operations. This is a key leadership role, responsible for bringing our people together, driving operational performance and strengthen the way our team works together.

If you're a natural people leader who enjoys building relationships, developing teams and getting the best out of people, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Southern Pacific Sands is a leading supplier of quality washed silica sand, bio-retention filtration medium, soil products and quality ready mixed concrete, servicing Brisbane and Southeast Queensland.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the concrete team, working closely with our wider operations, sales, allocations and technical teams to keep things running smoothly.

This role is all about people. You'll build strong relationships, develop your team and give people the support and accountability they need to succeed.

You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships, develop your team and shape a positive, high-performing culture across the concrete operation. Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Concrete 2IC, batchers and agitator drivers

• Build strong relationships and a positive team culture across our 2 concrete plants

• Build strong employee engagement and foster a positive team environment

• Set clear expectations and support the team to achieve high standards of performance, safety and conduct

• Coach and develop employees to take greater ownership of their roles

• Manage performance issues and difficult conversations when required

• Coordinate day-to-day concrete operations and production requirements

• Work closely with Sales, Allocations, Technical and Operations

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure company standards are maintained

• Monitor operational performance, productivity and downtime

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, communication and team performance

• Support the continued growth and development of the concrete operation

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a great people leader first.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience leading a frontline, operational or mobile workforce
• Strong communication, relationship-building and leadership skills
• A genuine passion for developing people and building great teams
• Experience improving employee engagement and retention
• Confidence to set expectations and hold people accountable
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and operational skills
• Experience in transport, logistics, construction, manufacturing, resources or a similar environment

Concrete industry experience is highly regarded, with experience in civil, construction, mining, quarrying, or similar operational environments also valued. Above all, we're looking for a strong people leader who knows how to build relationships, develop people and lead a team effectively.If you're the kind of leader who knows that a successful operation starts with a great team, this could be the role for you.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Monday to Friday role with flexibility required
• A senior leadership position with genuine opportunity to make an impact
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to shape culture and develop people
• A role where your leadership will make a real difference

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced operational leader who loves people, leadership and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by uploading your Resume and Cover Letter.

For more information, contact us directly or apply online today.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Southern Pacific Sands is an equal employment opportunity employer.