Company Description
Heidelberg Materials has been active in Malaysia since the acquisition of Hanson in 2007 and is the largest producer of quality aggregates and asphalt in the country. The company holds a leading market position in ready-mixed concrete, supported by around 1,800 employees and contractors nationwide. Operations span 15 quarries, 16 asphalt plants, and 45 ready-mixed concrete plants, serviced by approximately 340 mixer trucks. Heidelberg Materials Malaysia has supplied building materials to major infrastructure and landmark projects, including the Petronas Twin Towers, key rail projects, MRT, and LRT systems. The head office is in Subang Jaya, Selangor, with operations organized across Central, North, South, and East regions, supported by regional offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kuantan.
Mission & role of the function
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management, performance and profitability of the assigned Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant(s), ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations while meeting production, quality, customer service and business objectives
Key accountabilities
Operations Management
- Manage daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, delivery and profitability targets.
- Ensure optimum plant availability, capacity utilisation and operational efficiency.
- Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules, fleet requirements and resource allocation.
Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
- Lead the implementation of HSE programmes and promote a strong safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, ISO standards and Group compliance guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate operational and HSE risks achieving continual improvement and zero-harm objectives.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Ensure sufficient availability of raw materials and spare parts to support continuous operations.
- Monitor inventory and stock controls, including monthly stock reconciliation and variance reporting.
- Manage plant operating costs within approved budgets and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Customer & Supplier Management
- Ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and to agreed specifications.
- Address customer complaints and operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
People Leadership
- Lead, develop and manage plant employees to achieve operational goals.
- Conduct performance management, coaching and training to build team capability.
- Ensure effective induction and ongoing competency development for employees, drivers and contractors.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and report plant performance against operational, financial and HSE targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety and cost efficiency.
Job dimensions
- Overall responsibility for safety, performance and operations of assigned RMC plant(s).
- Accountable for production, maintenance, inventory, customer service, HSE compliance and people management.
- Responsible for achieving plant operational and financial targets.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, or any other legally protected status
