Position: Aggregates Manager NZ
Work Area: New Zealnd
Date Listed: 11 June 2019
Aggregates Manager NZ
About Holcim New Zealand
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd is a leading supplier of cement and aggregates for the New Zealand market. Its involvement in the New Zealand building industry dates back to 1888, and today it operates at 15 sites. It is part of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates and construction-related services represented in 90 countries. LafargeHolcim is executing Strategy 2022, Building for Growth.
About the role
Based in Wellington and reporting to the Executive General Manager – Holcim New Zealand, you will be responsible for the full P&L: delivering safety, operational and commercial outcomes for the New Zealand aggregates business, including the effective running of the Wellington and Hastings operations, achieving volume and price expectations and driving the development of a pipeline of growth opportunities.
Leading a multifunctional team, the role is focused on achieving profitable operations across New Zealand whilst contributing as part of the Holcim New Zealand Leadership Team to influence all areas of the national business.
This role is crucial in delivering the changes required to align with the Holcim New Zealand strategy and culture.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Promote and deliver a positive safety culture and achieve relevant targets
- Implement strategies to grow and develop the regions operations
- Provide leadership to direct reports and wider team
- Set relevant employee performance standards and ensure these are achieved
- Ensure the HNZ’s business plan is developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed
- Achieve financial performance targets across volumes, prices, margins and EBITDA
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrable success in driving targeted safety behaviours to achieve zero harm
- Exceptional Leadership skills combined with a strong commercial acumen
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- Extensive experience in similar industrial manufacturing and sales environments
- Ability to build high performing teams that create value for stakeholders
- Confidence to deliver initiatives directly and achieve desired outcomes