About us

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 44 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901, and in Aotearoa New Zealand our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.
Humes, an important Holcim business, has a long history of engineering precast and prestressed concrete solutions and, after 100 years of manufacture, our product range has never been more diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our clients' needs than it is today.

The Opportunity

Humes, a leader in precast concrete solutions, is seeking a high-energy, "hands-on" Production Manager to lead our Darwin operations. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, ensuring a culture of safety, and delivering high-quality infrastructure products that support the growth of the Northern Territory.

Core Responsibilities

As the Production Manager, you will be in the engine room of the facility, balancing technical oversight with people leadership. Your focus areas will include:

Safety Leadership: Update and maintain safety management systems to ensure the health and well-being of every person on-site.
Team Development: Mentor and develop Supervisors and Leading Hands, ensuring deep technical knowledge of Humes products and fostering a culture of competency.
Operational Efficiency: Execute production plans that hit business targets while maximising facility throughput and managing load-out logistics.
Quality & Compliance: Guide QA/QC staff to ensure every product meets rigorous system-based requirements and industry standards.
Financial Accountability: Manage budgets, provide accurate forecasts, and oversee monthly stocktakes with precision.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement initiatives to lean out processes and boost productivity.

About You

We are looking for a leader who doesn't mind getting their boots dirty and thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Industry Savvy: Experience in precast concrete or a heavy-duty related industry is highly preferred.
Safety First: You don't just follow safety rules; you champion them.
Proactive Mindset: You are known for getting on the front foot and taking immediate ownership of production challenges.
Collaborative Leader: You excel in small-team environments where communication and mutual success are paramount.
Results-Driven: You have a proven track record of meeting—and exceeding—stakeholder expectations.

Why join Holcim?

Our strength is our people - their expertise and skills, their ability to find innovative solutions and their commitment to high performance. We offer rewarding careers where you can excel as we invest in your growth, providing direction, leadership, and recognition. We value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development.

We offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster.

Additionally, you must hold full Australian work rights with no restrictions on hours worked or duration of employment. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Holiday or Student visas.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.