Job Description
AnestablishedindustrialoperationinQueensland,AustraliaislookingforanexperiencedProductionManagertotakealeadingroleintheperformance,developmentandlong-termgrowthofalarge-scalesolarsaltproductionoperation.
Thisisaspecialistleadershipopportunityforsomeonewhounderstandsproductionbeyondday-to-daysupervision.Youwillhaveownershipofthecompleteproductioncycleandplayakeyroleinbalancingoutput,quality,costs,inventoryandoperationalrisk.
The Prospect
AnestablishedindustrialoperationinQueensland,AustraliaislookingforanexperiencedProductionManagertotakealeadingroleintheperformance,developmentandlong-termgrowthofalarge-scalesolarsaltproductionoperation.
Thisisaspecialistleadershipopportunityforsomeonewhounderstandsproductionbeyondday-to-daysupervision.Youwillhaveownershipofthecompleteproductioncycleandplayakeyroleinbalancingoutput,quality,costs,inventoryandoperationalrisk.
Key Responsibilities
Takeoverallresponsibilityforproductionperformanceacrosstheoperation
Managethecompletesolarsaltproductioncyclefromseawaterintaketofinishedstockpile
Overseepumping,evaporation,crystallisation,harvesting,washingandstackingactivities
Leadanddevelopateamofapproximately10+productionemployees
Buildaflexibleandmulti-skilledfrontlineworkforce
Monitorproductionoutput,inventoryandcost-per-tonneperformance
Maintainstrongcommercialcontroloverproductionactivities
Planoperationsaroundseasonalconditionsandchangingweatherpatterns
Identifyoperationalrisksandmaketimelydecisionsduringhigh-impactevents
Ensureproductionoutputconsistentlymeetsrequiredqualitystandards
Investigateandresolvetechnical,processandproductionissues
Leadcontinuousimprovementactivitiesfocusedonproductivityandefficiency
Supportcapitalprojectsdesignedtoimprovesitecapabilityandresilience
Workwithinternalspecialistsandexternaltechnicalconsultantswhererequired




Driveastrongcultureofsafety,accountability,teamworkandoperationalexcellence
Contributetothefutureexpansionandlong-termdevelopmentoftheoperation
Requirements & Eligibility
Demonstratedexperiencemanagingsolarsaltproductionoperations
Internationalsolarsaltproductionexperiencewillbeconsidered
Strongknowledgeofevaporationandcrystallisation-basedproductionprocesses
Candidateswithoutdirectsaltexperiencemaybeconsideredwithastrongchemicalengineeringorchemistrybackgroundandrelevantcrystallisationexperience
Provenexperiencemanaginganddevelopingfrontlineproductionteams
StrongcommercialawarenessandexperienceworkingwithproductioncostandinventoryKPIs
Abilitytomanageproductioninseasonalandweather-dependentenvironments
Strongtechnicalproblem-solvingandoperationaldecision-makingskills
Abilitytomanagecomplexproductionissuesandunexpectedoperationalevents
Strongleadershipandcommunicationcapabilities
Abilitytodrivecontinuousimprovementandoperationalefficiency
Willingnesstorelocateandliveon-siteinregionalQueensland
Abilitytoworkinahands-onproductionleadershipenvironment
Special Instructions
Fullvisasponsorshipandrelocationsupportareavailableforsuitableinternationalcandidates.
Takeoverallresponsibilityforproductionperformanceacrosstheoperation
Managethecompletesolarsaltproductioncyclefromseawaterintaketofinishedstockpile
Overseepumping,evaporation,crystallisation,harvesting,washingandstackingactivities
Leadanddevelopateamofapproximately10+productionemployees
Buildaflexibleandmulti-skilledfrontlineworkforce




Monitorproductionoutput,inventoryandcost-per-tonneperformance
Maintainstrongcommercialcontroloverproductionactivities
Planoperationsaroundseasonalconditionsandchangingweatherpatterns
Identifyoperationalrisksandmaketimelydecisionsduringhigh-impactevents
Ensureproductionoutputconsistentlymeetsrequiredqualitystandards
Investigateandresolvetechnical,processandproductionissues
Leadcontinuousimprovementactivitiesfocusedonproductivityandefficiency
Supportcapitalprojectsdesignedtoimprovesitecapabilityandresilience
Workwithinternalspecialistsandexternaltechnicalconsultantswhererequired
Driveastrongcultureofsafety,accountability,teamworkandoperationalexcellence
Contributetothefutureexpansionandlong-termdevelopmentoftheoperation
Demonstratedexperiencemanagingsolarsaltproductionoperations
Internationalsolarsaltproductionexperiencewillbeconsidered
Strongknowledgeofevaporationandcrystallisation-basedproductionprocesses
Candidateswithoutdirectsaltexperiencemaybeconsideredwithastrongchemicalengineeringorchemistrybackgroundandrelevantcrystallisationexperience
Provenexperiencemanaginganddevelopingfrontlineproductionteams
StrongcommercialawarenessandexperienceworkingwithproductioncostandinventoryKPIs
Abilitytomanageproductioninseasonalandweather-dependentenvironments
Strongtechnicalproblem-solvingandoperationaldecision-makingskills
Abilitytomanagecomplexproductionissuesandunexpectedoperationalevents
Strongleadershipandcommunicationcapabilities
Abilitytodrivecontinuousimprovementandoperationalefficiency
Willingnesstorelocateandliveon-siteinregionalQueensland
Abilitytoworkinahands-onproductionleadershipenvironment
Fullvisasponsorshipandrelocationsupportareavailableforsuitableinternationalcandidates.
Full visa sponsorship available under Australia Subclass ********* Employer Nomination.

📌 Production Manager (Rockhampton)
🏢 BuildRight Construction AU
📍 Rockhampton