Production Manager

Trade · Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Position: Production Manager for a specialist solar salt operation in Queensland, Australia. The business is growing and needs a capable, commercially minded leader to run production and support its next phase.

What to expect: annual output above 200,000 tonnes, a team of 10+ employees, and full responsibility for the process from seawater intake to final stockpile. You will answer for production efficiency, product quality, inventory and operating costs. Seasons and weather drive the work, so strong technical understanding, practical leadership and sound judgement matter.

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Key Responsibilities

Track production volumes, inventory and cost-per-tonne results, keeping commercial accountability for efficiency and operating costs
Manage the full solar salt production operation from seawater intake to finished product
Supervise pumping, evaporation, crystallisation, harvesting, washing and stockpile work
Build production plans around seasonal conditions and weather forecasts, and control weather-related operational risks
Lead a team of 10+ employees across production and mobile plant, developing their capability through cross-training and multi-skilling
Confirm that finished product meets established quality specifications
Identify production constraints, apply practical solutions and serve as the main escalation point for technical and process issues
Support capital projects and plant and field infrastructure improvements, and look for opportunities to raise efficiency, reliability and resilience
Work with technical consultants and internal specialists to improve operating performance
Keep accurate production and stockpile records and contribute to the site's long-term expansion and improvement

Requirements & Eligibility

Strong skills in leadership, communication and managing people
Demonstrated experience in solar salt production is highly desirable
Applicants with solar salt production experience gained internationally are encouraged to apply
Strong technical grasp of evaporation and crystallisation processes
Chemical engineering, chemistry or a similar technical qualification may be considered where relevant production experience is demonstrated
A proven track record running production, processing or industrial operations
Hands-on experience managing and developing multi-skilled frontline teams
Strong understanding of production costs, inventory control and operational KPIs, with demonstrated commercial awareness and operational accountability
Ability to make effective decisions in changing, weather-dependent conditions, supported by strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Can work independently and also collaborate with technical support teams
Prepared to relocate to regional Queensland and live on-site
Ready to commit to a long-term role in a growing Australian operation

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