Certified Plant Manager - Hornby & Rolleston

Description

At Firth, we're proud to help build New Zealand. As the country's leading supplier of ready-mix concrete and construction solutions, we're looking for a capable and customer-focused Plant Manager to join our Christchurch team.

About the Role

This opportunity will be shaped around the successful candidate's experience and capability. Depending on your background, the role can be based in either Hornby or Rolleston, with responsibilities tailored accordingly. You'll play a key role in leading plant operations, developing a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding customer service. Ultimately, we're looking for someone who enjoys balancing people leadership, planning, administration, problem-solving, and operational oversight, and who isn't afraid of an early start.

You'll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the plant, leading a team of production staff and drivers to safely deliver quality products and excellent service to customers. You'll also oversee operational administration, support plant performance, and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

In the concrete industry, no two days are the same and priorities can shift quickly. Success in this role requires adaptability, resilience, and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven people leadership or supervisory experience for large busy team

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent organisational and administrative capability

• Experience with quality systems, compliance, or operational reporting would be advantageous

• Experience within concrete, construction, manufacturing, transport, or a similar operational environment is beneficial

• The ability to prioritise, plan, and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment

• Confidence using computer systems and operational software

• A practical, hands-on approach to problem solving

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others positively

• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Experience with managing the delivery of a time-sensitive or perishable product would be advantageous

• Exposure to fleet management, contractor management, and maintenance planning would be highly regarded

Why Firth?

• A supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression opportunities within Fletcher Building

• Competitive remuneration package

• The chance to make a real impact within a market-leading business

If you're a strong people leader who enjoys building relationships, delivering great customer experiences and keeping operations running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build better together.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.