Plant Manager - - 39994 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Who We Are

Stramit is “Australia’s leading vertically integrated steel manufacturer and total steel building material solutions provider” Part of the Fletcher Building Group employing 14,900 people across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Our connected purpose is focused on ‘improving the world around us through smart thinking, simply delivered’ providing our customers real value.

About the Role

Are you a dynamic, people-centric leader ready to take the reins of a high-performing manufacturing site? We’re looking for a Plant Manager to oversee our Crestmead operations, managing everything from raw material procurement through to production and dispatch. This is a key leadership role where you’ll drive safety, efficiency, and team capability to deliver outstanding results for our customers.

Working closely with both national and local support teams, you’ll lead strategic improvement initiatives, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure our systems and processes reflect industry best practice. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about developing people, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Champion Safety: Lead a safety-first culture and embed Zero Harm principles.
Drive Performance: Execute site improvement plans aligned with business strategy.
Build Capability: Coach and mentor, a high-performing team to enhance capability and engagement.
Optimise Operations: Leverage systems and technology to drive efficiency and cultural uplift.
Manage Resources: Oversee budgets, optimise costs, and maximise resource utilisation.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance DIFOT performance.
Collaborate: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver customer excellence.

About You

Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, construction materials, or FMCG.
Strong people engagement and coaching capabilities.
Excellent communication and business acumen.
Experience leading large, multi-shift teams.
Knowledge of systems such ERP system (M3, M4, SAP or similar) and reporting and analysis tools (Qlik, power BI).
Financial and operational decision-making capability.
A proactive mindset that challenges the status quo and drives innovation.

Why Join Us?

No matter who you are, if you have the drive and commitment to make a difference, you’ll have a bright future with us. You’ll be part of a supportive team continually finding better ways to do things – all aimed at making it easier for our customers to get the job done. We are proud to offer:

Excellent Salary Package.
Access to all Fletcher Building Company Discounts.
Work with a Supportive Leadership Team.
Stramit Prides Ourselves on a Safety-First Focus.
Opportunity to Join Our Top Talent Academy.
Leading Parental Leave & New Parent Perks and Policies.
Ongoing Training and Development.
Proudly Partnered with The Smith Family – Supporting Youth Education.

Interested? We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be the right fit! To submit your application, click the 'apply now' button. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring your potential with Stramit.