Manufacturing Manager (Plant)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a real impact? As the Manager of our Manufacturing Centre in Zambia-Chambishi, you'll be at the forefront of driving excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Motivation. Your leadership will be the key to our success, guiding a cross-functional team to achieve outstanding results.

The Manufacturing Manager is accountable for all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Motivation outcomes and the associated improvement strategies at the Manufacturing Centre. It delivers these accountabilities through leadership of a cross functional teams and in partnership with the Manufacturing Centre Leadership Team through the management of collaboration and aligned support from broader Manufacturing & Supply Chain and Regional resources/teams as required.

The role is a key member of Orica’s Global Manufacturing Team and it represents the Manufacturing Centre and Orica in the local industry and community.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of manufacturing!

What you will be doing

Ensure that safety, health, environment and security procedures are adhered to by all members and across all activities of the Manufacturing Centre.

Align all personal behaviours with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy. Demonstrate and role model safe behaviours and values.

Set the Manufacturing Centre strategy and vision for the future integrated with the needs of the business and other business functions.

Actively participate as a member of Manufacturing & Supply Chain team & maintain regular interaction with Regional Management Team.

Develop the Manufaturing Centre Leadership Team and High Potential Manufacturing Centre talent to maximise potential and capability, including Succession Planning for Key Roles, Employee Progression Plans, and Individual Development Plans in line with People Plan.

Drive a culture of engaged employees involved in the delivery of high quality standards and lean continuous improvement

Continuously deploy best practices across all Product Line and Functional Support activities with full business alignment.

Ensure functional support departments, internal and external to Manufacturing Centre, provide required and optimised support to the Product Line Team that aligns with and enables Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance to be achieved.

Proactively maintain relationships with external stakeholders across regulatory bodies, local community and local industry for optimised outcomes for the Manufacturing Centre and Orica.

The MCM will represent the Manufacturing Centre on the Continuous Manufacturing Leadership Team and to the broader Manufacturing and Supply Chain and Regional organisations.

What you will bring

Desired experience: 

Considerable change management & process improvement experience

Considerable regulatory, emergency, and incident management experience

Collaborating and Influencing

Change Leadership

Sound knowledge of manufacturing operations and interface between disciplines.

Thorough understanding of legal and statutory requirements for a hazardous manufacturing site

Good communication and facilitation skills

Excellent people management

Strategic planning skills

Strong leadership & coaching abilities

Problem solving & project management skills

Preferred experience:

Ability to inspire and motivate through an authentic leadership style

Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character

Builds the trust of others both internally and externally

Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit

Confident, self-aware and open to feedback

Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones

Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity

Your qualifications

Formal tertiary qualification in engineering or science discipline is required.

Minimum experience of 10- 15 years’ experience in manufacturing, particularly in high-risk industries such as explosives, chemicals, or pharmaceutical.

Minimum of 5- 7 years of leading and managing a team, driving change, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement experience.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and familiarity with process hazard analysis.

Certificate in explosives technology or safety management will be advantageous.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.