Tag: Full time

Branch Assistant – Mackay (16400)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Customer Service
Tradelink

We’re looking for a Branch Assistant to join our Tradelink Mackay store in this permanent full-time position. 

Joining a small, close-knit team, you will be responsible for a variety of duties from customer service and sales, general warehouse and delivery driving. 

You don’t need to have the industry experience to be successful in this role; just a positive attitude, a passion for customer service and the willingness to learn and develop. We will provide you with on the job training and options for career pathways and learning. 

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Assisting with trade counter sales, from order processing, quoting and follow-up
  • Providing excellent customer service and product advice to our customers
  • Assisting with pick packing, pallet wrapping and loading and unloading vehicles, and delivering products to the customers 
  • Assisting with general stock control, receipting and unpacking 
  • Assisting with stock taking and inventory cycle counts

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Excellent customer service attitude with a hunger to deliver exceptional service
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced trade retail environment 
  • Professionally presented and excellent communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Valid drivers’ licence (Forklift licence is advantageous)

Why should you join the Tradelink Team?

You will have access to a range of company-wide benefits with the Fletcher Building Group including: 

  • Study Leave – for courses aligned with your role and the business 
  • Tradelink uniforms
  • Staff discounts across all FB businesses
  • Discounts including banking, optical and health insurance
  • Fantastic on the job and structured training
  • Corporate share scheme – giving you access to company ownership

About Us

Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry.

With more than 200 retail branches and 100 showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings. With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.

Apply Now!

Branch Manager – Knoxfield (16391)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Sales

About Us
Stramit Building Products – A member of the Fletcher Building group is a major Australian group of companies including Fair Dinkum Sheds, Sol Home Improvements, Taurean Doors, and ShedBoss that supply roof and wall cladding, guttering, fascia, purlins, flooring, and structural formwork.  

The Role 
As part of our reset, we have an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager to lead the Branch Operations function in Knoxfield. 
Support the drive for volume and market share through efficient, flexible capacity and quality standards.  In this role you will:

  • Support and belief in Zero Harm and stewardship of safe operations underpins all operational and branch activities.
  • Direct all operations activities for the achievement of short- and long-term business objectives, increased profit and volume growth
  • Be responsible for executing, supporting and overseeing the implementation of a national operations strategy within the branch. 
  • Support of the integration and execution of key principles of Sales and Operation Planning within the branch such that it supports the regional and therefore national approach.
  • Drive Profit and Loss detailed accountability within the branch
  • Ensure a consistent approach in all areas of operational performance including the cross skilling of teams and individuals.
  • Actively build a culture of team work and active team leaders who are held to account for their individual and team KPI’s
  • Participate in the preparation of budgets, forecasting, internal reporting on operational activity and business opportunities
  • Professionally manage branch operations related projects to achieve company goals

About you
To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrable extensive sales experience with the last 3-5 years at a suitably senior level
  • A tertiary qualification in business management is highly desirable although appropriate direct experience is equally valued
  • Highly experienced as an operations professional
  • Stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing
  • Team Leader, Coach, Manager of direct reports

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways.

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Business Manager – FDS (16384)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Sales

About us
Stramit Building Products – A member of the Fletcher Building group is a major Australian group of companies including Fair Dinkum Sheds, Sol Home Improvements, Taurean Doors, and ShedBoss that supply roof and wall cladding, guttering, fascia, purlins, flooring, and structural formwork.  

The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Business Manager to our Fair Dinkum Sheds team. The purpose of this position is to manage customer and supplier relationships to benefit the organisational goals including delivery of the annual budget (P&L responsibility) for FDS. This role is accountable for creating shareholder value through the achievement of KPI’s.  

The critical outcomes of this role are to drive the FDS Brand and to deliver the current and future business plans.

About you
As the Business Manager for Fair Dinkum Sheds, you will be an influential and experienced leader with the ability to adapt and thrive on a challenge. You will have proven success in engaging with multiple stakeholders coupled with the aptitude to understand and interpret the customer’s needs. 

As a proactive manager, you will leverage off your experience within the building sector to implement strategic business focused plans. We are seeking an exceptional negotiator who is highly skilled at partnering with organisational functions to achieve outcomes. 

You will also be able to clearly articulate and demonstrate: 

  • Experience in a management/leadership role with sales & business development focus, ideally with full P&L responsibility
  • Exceptional people leadership skills, ideally including experience leading geographically spread distribution and supplier networks 
  • Your capacity to be outcome focussed, resilient and adaptable
  • Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills 
  • The ability to commit to regular travel throughout Australia when necessary 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways. 

Apply Now!

Product Data Specialist (16328)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Marketing
Tradelink

The Opportunity

As a Product Data Specialist, you will work within the marketing team and builds strong cross-functional and collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders such as category managers, business analysts, various other departments and suppliers in maintaining product-related master data, product information management system (PIM) related processes and systems and digital assets for Tradelink.

You will build efficiencies across Tradelink’s functional teams so that new and existing product item data is accurate and inclusive of operational data and application data and enriched for use across digital channels.

This position will be based in our Tradelink Head Office in Banyo, QLD.

The Product Data Specialist has overall responsibility for:

  • The PIM operation, function and strategy to support the needs of Tradelink and its business operations, including setting and maintaining PIM data standards and requirements
  • Evaluating all current and new data to ensure that it is complete, accurate and updated on a timely basis
  • Maintains PIM data integrity across products and associated business-critical data requirements
  • Ensuring current processes for acquiring and maintaining item data are documented and maintained, and individuals are trained and supported as needed to ensure compliance to processes, systems and data requirements
  • Identifying and managing the associated risks involved with inaccurate product information within quality, time and budget targets
  • Communicates with cross-functional teams, internal and external stakeholders (e.g. stores and suppliers) to resolve data issues

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Ability to demonstrate good organisational and follow-up skills and work independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to balance multiple tasks
  • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, use of data query tools and problem-solving capabilities, with an excellent ability to interpret and produce insights that are meaningful to all stakeholders
  • Excellent customer focus for both internal and external
  • Ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing environment while adhering to tight schedules
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, as is the ability to quickly learn and use job-specific computer applications
  • Exceptional understanding and demonstrated skill in mathematical and financial calculations
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to deliver effectively to suppliers, customers or team members
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and work effectively with people across the business, with the ability to cultivate relationships across business functions to achieve objectives
  • Hands-on experience in the use of MDM tools and eCommerce platform experience
  • Hands-on experience in the implementation and/or use of a PIM platform, STEP expertise a plus
  • Experience with gathering voice of the customer from internal stakeholders and customers and an understanding of how to evaluate the opportunity/value behind those customer needs is strongly preferred

About Us

Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry.

With more than 200 retail branches and 100 showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings. With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.

As we bounce back from the impact of Covid-19, the team are operating a temporary 9-day fortnight where you are given the opportunity to shape your working week around what suits you. 

Apply Now!

Content Manager (16327)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Marketing
Tradelink

The Opportunity

We’re on a mission to grow and engage our loyal Tradelink customer base. This newly created role is tasked with growing broad as well as targeted awareness for Tradelink across a wide customer base through close management and execution of targeted content to support promotions, product and brand activity, they are responsible for the management of content across all Tradelink channels. 

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the generation of promotional and product calendar and ensuring that delivery of content is timely, accurate and aligns with our promotional goals. You will need to be highly organised and completely comfortable with demanding deadlines and hands on development and hands-on execution of content.

As Content Manager you will focus on execution of content, ROI and driving top line sales through promotional activity via digital channels.

This is much more than a digital role. While growing our digital content and engagement is a significant part of this role, the other aspects require a thorough analysis of trends and insights to optimise ROI measure success of content.

This position will be based in our Tradelink Head Office in Banyo, QLD.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Plan, execute and measure execution of all digital content
  • Build social media presence and influence with B2C and B2B customers
  • Manage customer database and all marketing communication to customers
  • Build content strategy that increases awareness for Tradelink and our product offer with a focus on ROI
  • Develop KPIs that demonstrate efficiency of the promotional and product calendar, content and report regularly to Marketing Manager
  • Support growth in website traffic, conversation rates and ultimately sales on the B2C eCommerce website
  • Support current B2B platform, Tradedoor, and business in expanding our digital B2B customer experience
  • Working collaboratively with category and network marketing teams to ensure our digital merchandising is always up to date with current market demand
  • Work closely with Content Producer to brainstorm new and creative growth strategies and deliver created content across all channels.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • 3+ years digital marketing experience with end to end management of campaigns and promotions
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage performance marketing programs to deliver strong ROI
  • Excellent understanding of the digital landscape including but not limited to eCommerce, social media, email marketing
  • Excellent understanding of business commerciality, web analytics and ability to asses ROI
  • Experience in using Google Analytics to derive insights and drive content decisions
  • Be able to execute content across channels ie. setting up and sending eDMs, scheduling social content, working within a website CMS.
  • Understanding of SEO principles in relation to content management
  • Strong project management skills with a very high attention to detail, and ability to support execution of high-quality content 
  • Strong people person, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships
  • Analytical and ability to develop insightful reports to measure success of promotional activity
  • Flexible and resilient with ability to work in a fast paced, demanding yet rewarding environment
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

About Us

Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry.

With more than 200 retail branches and 100 showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings. With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.

As we bounce back from the impact of Covid-19, the team are operating a temporary 9-day fortnight where you are given the opportunity to shape your working week around what suits you. 

Apply Now!

Content Producer (16356)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Marketing
Tradelink

The Opportunity

We’re on a mission to grow and engage our loyal Tradelink customer base. 

We’re looking for a creative content producer to own our content creation process and production to increase engagement with our customers. If you have great storytelling skills and like the idea of working with interior designers, architects, plumbers and builders, this is the job for you. 

As a Content Producer at Tradelink, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualising and producing engaging content that speaks to our customers through all available channels with a focus on digital. 

You will develop detailed content plans, manage production timelines and budgets and work with external suppliers to create high quality content that communicates our brand and creates loyal Tradelink customers. 

Further, you will have the opportunity to not only create amazing pieces of content day in and out, but also to take charge in creative and analytical content strategy sessions, social media planning and execution. You will be encouraged and expected to think outside-the-box and gain confidence in your decision-making and storytelling capabilities. 

This position will be based in our Tradelink Head Office in Banyo, QLD.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Conceptualise, plan and execute a 360-degree content plan that covers all our marketing channels and content mediums – written, video, stills, GIFs and more
  • Curating and distributing third party content from the Tradelink branch network as well as from our customers, suppliers and partners
  • Monitoring and reporting on content trends, being an advocate for digital and content marketing within the business and influencing stakeholders with your ideas and creativity
  • Ensure all content and communication channels are on brand and have a consistent tone of voice 
  • Understand our varied customer base, their psychographic and demographic profiles, and responding with ideas that connect with our customers on an emotional level resulting in improved brand image
  • Manage and grow our social media presence and engagement through innovative content that connects and creates Tradelink fans
  • Work collaboratively with the Marketing Trading team to bring the promotional and product calendar to life through our content
  • Create engaging content with effective CTA’s to achieve optimal results and drive revenue by increasing website traffic and optimising conversion to increase sales

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in a content producer or digital marketing role 
  • Proven track record in growing digital presence for brands 
  • Established network of photographers, writers and videographers who delivery high quality branded content 
  • Excellent understanding of the digital landscape including but not limited to eCommerce, social media, email marketing
  • Good understanding of business commerciality, web analytics and ability to assess ROI 
  • Understanding of SEO principles in relation to content management
  • People person, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships
  • Flexible and resilient with ability to work in a fast paced, demanding yet rewarding environment
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with a very high attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Sprout Social, Big Commerce, Eventbrite, Asana, Google AdWords is advantageous

About Us

Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry.

With more than 200 retail branches and 100 showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings. With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.

As we bounce back from the impact of Covid-19, the team are operating a temporary 9-day fortnight where you are given the opportunity to shape your working week around what suits you. 

Apply Now!

Sales Manager – Commercial (16378)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Sales

About Us 

We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s became happy little Vegemite’s, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way.


Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home, our team spend their day designing products so that all Australians can create beautiful spaces.


The Role 

As our business continues to develop and grow, we are now seeking an experienced and self-motivated Sales Manager to lead our WA and SA Commercial Sales team, based out of our Welshpool, WA location. The purpose of this critical role will be leading, developing and enabling your high performing team to drive market share and margin growth across your segment.  


The responsibilities of this opportunity will include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading the sales performance across your region through the development of strategic sales initiatives; 
  • Driving sales excellence through segment plans and consistent and controlled activation;
  • Continuous focus on driving primary demand;
  • Full responsibility of forecasting and demand planning for your segment;
  • Collaboratively working with both internal and external stakeholders with a focus on providing an optimum level of service. 

About You

We are seeking to appoint a forward thinking, results driven and commercially astute candidate, with experience in a similar role in the past. You will demonstrate significant experience working at a regional or state level across B2B sales, ideally within the building industry. It is imperative that you are a hands-on sales professional who can hold your own in any situation, with the needs of the business and customer in mind. We are looking for a candidate with sales acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into a clear sales strategy.


Your natural drive and ambition to be the best will be complimented by a patient approach to developing your team to forge a culture of high performance across the business. We are looking for a leader with the ability to successfully prioritise demands, influence projects and drive growth with the backing of this iconic Laminex brand. As a team player you will have previous success in working collaboratively towards a common goal while demonstrating an exceptional customer centric mindset.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways.


How to apply

Interested in joining the Fletcher Building family? Please click the ‘Apply’ button below

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Branch Assistant (16372)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Customer Service
Tradelink

Why Join Tradelink?


Our Tradelink branches offer a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry. In addition to career opportunities within management and sales fields, Tradelink also offers the following to their team members: 

  • Staff discounts including banking, optical, health insurance and of course with Fletcher Building businesses  
  • Fantastic on the job and structured training
  • Tradelink branded uniforms
  • Corporate share scheme – giving you access to company ownership

About the Opportunity 

We look forward to you becoming a key member of the Tradelink team in Rosebud. In this role you will have the opportunity to both draw on your existing experience as well as continue to develop your skills within the plumbing and building services industry. 
Reporting to the Branch Manager, your duties and responsibilities will be varied and include: 

  • Serving customers at the Trade Counter
  • Building positive working relationships with key customers
  • Preparing and packing customer orders
  • Stock replenishment and merchandising
  • Assisting with stock takes and cycle counts

About You

We are looking to engage candidates who are energetic, optimistic and committed to exploring a long-term career. Tradelink branches are busy and dynamic and offer candidates a safe and progressive working environment. 
Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered first:

  • Prior experience in a customer service role
  • Strong organisational and time management skills 
  • Experience working as part of team 
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a safety focused environment 
  • A current driver’s license is mandatory (ability to drive a manual is an advantage)

To be successful you don’t need experience in the building or construction industry! Our most successful team members have learnt on the job and are energetic and committed to a long-term career within the business. 


All internal employees, please remember to advise your current line manager of your interest in applying for this vacancy


If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, please send through your cover letter and resume to: cara.mclennan@fbu.com 


Applications close Monday 29 June 2020. 

Apply Now!

Territory Manager (16251)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Sales
Fletcher Insulation

About Us 

Fletcher Insulation is part of the Fletcher Building Group and is Australia’s leading insulation company supplying our favourite brands of insulation. These include Pink Batts® insulation, Sisalation® reflective foil and Permastop® building blanket – to name but a few. 
With more than 19,000 people across Australia and New Zealand, the Fletcher Building family is a global community made up of people who use all their experience, skills and individuality to do amazing work.


About the Role

We look forward to you joining the team at Fletcher Insulation as our new Territory Manager. Based out of our Hobart location and reporting to our State Sales Manager, the role will see you focused on the commercial, residential and industrial sectors across Tasmania. You will be tasked with providing a high level of customer service as you manage existing accounts and identify new market opportunities through proactive business development activities. 
Utilising your skills and experience you will;

  • Account manage a broad range of customers across the Tasmanian Region, focused on commercial projects and related stakeholders;
  • Conduct business development activities as you inherit an engaged customer base and enjoy a market full of opportunity; 
  • Contribute to set business targets and make your mark as part of an organisation that is truly customer focused;
  • Develop and maintain a high level of market awareness as you deliver solutions to meet your customer needs;
  • Form and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, making your mark on the strategic success of the business.

About You

This role calls for a dynamic, customer centric and team focused individual with exceptional communication and influencing skills. We are looking for a positive and ‘driven’ individual who can develop genuine long term relationships with key customers and understand that our business is about adding value to our customers business and helping them to succeed.
Your experience will include:

  • Proven background in B2B sales space;
  • An understanding of practical building knowledge with a hands on and consultative attitude;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a relationship driven approach to business partnerships;
  • A passion for customer service and proven success in meeting KPI’s;  
  • The ability to influence others in the achievement of business objectives.

This position offers the rare opportunity for someone looking to join a supportive close knit team who are driven by group success. You will be provided the opportunity to hit your highest potential with the backing of a well known brand.  
We are focused on being better every day so apply now to showcase your skills and carve out a rewarding career path with the team at Fletcher Insulation. 

Apply Now!

Product Planner (16182)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Supply Chain / Procurement

About Laminex Australia


We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s fell in love with Vegemite, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way. 


Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home. We manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers so that all Australians can live in beautiful, practical spaces. 

About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a Product Planner.  This role is primarily responsible for production process flow, producing cutting lists to send to the shop floor in order to service customer requirements. You will ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping and inventory control in order to track all product information and to keep supply chain on schedule.

As Product Planner you will

  • Monitor and replenish stock levels to ensure inventory targets are met for customer demand
  • Manage manufacturing capacity and monitor site workload, taking appropriate action including rescheduling orders and advising of overtime etc. as required
  • Process manufacturing orders including releasing orders 
  • Collaborate regularly with various internal stakeholders including customer service, production, sales and purchasing teams to ensure exceptional customer service levels are maintained

Hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday and can be based out of either Melbourne or Brisbane.


The Person
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Experience in a similar production planning role with previous exposure to building products industry
  • A good understanding of sales manufacturing planning processes
  • Solid understanding of product manufacturing lead times, manufacturing cycles, factory working hours and capacity, and any manufacturing limitations
  • Experience in GAINS, AWS, BPCS, Datawarehouse and MS Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. 

Apply Now!

Production Manager – Hobart (16216)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Manufacturing, Operations

About Stramit:

Stramit Building Products is a leading Australian manufacturer of steel building products including roofing, walling, gutters and fascia, purlins, flooring, structural formwork and roller doors. Stramit also owns three distribution and franchise businesses in the pre-engineered building market including Fair Dinkum Sheds, ShedBoss, and SOL Home Improvements.


About the Role:

We currently have a vacancy for a Production Manager at our plant in Hobart. In this role you will be responsible for developing and leading the production and loading team in order to meet the requirements of Safety, Customer Service and Business plan objectives, in an environment that promotes Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, professionalism and innovation to maximise company profits and reduce costs. You will also work closely with our external transport provider to maximise the level of customer service.


You will be proactive in recommending and implementing improvement initiatives, and ensuring housekeeping and safety standards are of the highest level.


About You:
Our ideal individual will have the following skills and experience –

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment – this is an essential requirement.
  • Strong Mechanical and technical aptitude
  • A Fitter Machinist trade would be advantageous
  • Extensive understanding of planning procedures and transport allocation methods
  • Strong Safety focus with a preventative/proactive approach and the ability to manage any OH&S issues to resolution
  • Effective leadership skills including coaching individuals and developing teams to achieve organisational objectives
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Consultative hands on approach with a diverse workforce
  • Demonstrable Knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the business unit.
  • Experience with roll forming systems is desirable.
  • Good computer literacy, proficient in MS Office suite


The Opportunity:

Together, we are part of the Fletcher Building group. Our Australian division employs over 5,500 people across manufacturing, distribution, sales and retail sites across Australia. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and as we continue to invest in building engaged and effective teams who deliver great results for our customers, we are guided by our five core values – customer leading, play fair, better every day, be bold, and better together.


If you want to work within a collaborative, results focused environment with a strong team spirit, and you have the above experience, please apply today! We offer a supportive working environment with a great career development platform, and a competitive rate.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways.


How to apply
Interested in joining the Fletcher Building family? Please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Apply Now!

Product Planner (16249)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Supply Chain / Procurement

About Laminex Australia


We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s fell in love with Vegemite, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way. 


Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home. We manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers so that all Australians can live in beautiful, practical spaces. 

About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team as a Product Planner.  This role is primarily responsible for production process flow, producing cutting lists to send to the shop floor in order to service customer requirements. You will ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping and inventory control in order to track all product information and to keep supply chain on schedule.

As Product Planner you will

  • Monitor and replenish stock levels to ensure inventory targets are met for customer demand
  • Manage manufacturing capacity and monitor site workload, taking appropriate action including rescheduling orders and advising of overtime etc. as required
  • Process manufacturing orders including releasing orders 
  • Collaborate regularly with various internal stakeholders including customer service, production, sales and purchasing teams to ensure exceptional customer service levels are maintained

Hours of work are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday and can be based out of either Melbourne or Brisbane.


The Person
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Experience in a similar production planning role with previous exposure to building products industry
  • A good understanding of sales manufacturing planning processes
  • Solid understanding of product manufacturing lead times, manufacturing cycles, factory working hours and capacity, and any manufacturing limitations
  • Experience in GAINS, AWS, BPCS, Datawarehouse and MS Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. 

Apply Now!

Senior Category Manager (16193)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Merchandise & Category Management
Tradelink

ABOUT TRADELINK


Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry. 
With more than 200 retail branches and 100 Showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings.  With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Senior Category Manager you will drive category growth for a respected market leader.  This exciting opportunity is an integral part of our business for our Front of Wall – Plumbing product range.  Your passion for identifying new opportunities to lead innovation, source and negotiate supply of all products to ensure maximisation in sales will be key to your success in delivering products that will excite our customers.
You will be required to develop competitive pricing guidelines to maximise profits, manage supplier relationships, product procurement and delivery, product pricing, product marketing, new product identification/development and the education of staff within the business regarding the various category products.
Working closely with the appropriate business leads you will own relationships with our key suppliers, including supplier performance management and negotiation.  Your strong leadership capability, positive energy, outstanding influencing skills and ability to consistently find commercial opportunities will ensure you are able to take this business unit to the next level.


ABOUT YOU 

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • In depth knowledge of the Plumbing industry and understanding of procurement process and activities 
  • Proven experience in providing a service to internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes combined with strong priorities management and problem-solving capability
  • Highly effective influencing, negotiation and persuasion skills along with demonstrated capability for decision making, sound judgment and assertiveness
  • Proven ability to manage workload in order to meet timescales
  • To be considered for this highly desirable role you will have a good depth of knowledge in the Plumbing sector, be innovative and commercially astute with strong analytical and sourcing skills.

Come and build your career with us.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions.

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Category Development Manager (16194)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Merchandise & Category Management
Tradelink

ABOUT TRADELINK

Tradelink offers a close-knit team environment combined with the benefits of an extensive national branch network as well as the support of Fletcher Building – an international player within the building and construction industry. 
With more than 200 retail branches and 100 Showrooms across the country, we sell a high-quality range of bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as tools, parts and fittings.  With 150 years in the industry, there’s a reason we’re Australia’s trusted name in plumbing supplies.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to go to market for the Category Development Manager role.  This is an exciting New opportunity to join a well-established and close-knit Category team.  This end to end role will see you support the start-up and development of our new category vision. To do this you will have a thorough understanding of driving revenue growth by optimising price, promotions and range execution. You will leverage insights from leveraging multiple data sources, consumer insights, industry knowledge and utilising your foresight to provide recommendations to the wider team.


The role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Proactively developing & driving new category strategy plans in Civil, HVAC and Fire 
  • Contribute with your expertise in category trends & growth drivers as a team member of a cross-functional team in strategy execution and activity planning
  • Evaluating new launch opportunities as part of the business planning process
  • Holding extensive experience in a range of technical and soft disciplines, including tendering, contract negotiations and stakeholder management
  • Developing recommendations and plans for category budget allocations for strategic, critical and profitable brands
  • Develop innovative marketing solutions that are both comprehensive and cost effective 

As the Successful Candidate
Have 5+ years’ experience in Category Management/Product Management/ Insights and Sales Strategy. You will have notable achievements in delivering category growth initiatives and objectives whilst proven experience in managing multiple projects using strong leadership skills. We are looking for a strategic thinker who has good category management understanding with analytical insight.

Someone who displays organisational and effective planning skills combined with a sense of urgency and can meet deadlines. High energy levels, initiative, tenacity and a professional commitment to work ethic.A change agent who possesses a creative thought process to tackle old and emerging issues with a fresh, new approach. Adept at Category Management strategies with strong analytical skills.  Can take initiative, identify opportunities and implement solutions with little direction.  Hold excellent project management skills with proven ability to negotiate.

Come and build your career with us.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions.

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Process Operator (16233)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Manufacturing

We are currently looking for a Process Operator to join our supportive and committed production team in Cheltenham, Victoria.


Our company is committed to people who are committed to us. If you have previous experience as a process operator in a manufacturing environment with a good work ethic and a willingness to learn. We are keen to speak with you. This is a day shift role, 8 hours – 5 days a week.


Your role will be key to us delivering quality product safely to our customers.


About You

  • 5 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge in the production manufacturing line and inventory control
  • Knowledge in the ERP BPCS or equivalent 
  • Current forklift ticket and forklift operations and traffic management experience
  • A high standard of safety awareness and focus
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Microsoft Office computer skills
  • Texture cutter experience is advantageous 

Laminex Australia – A member of the Fletcher Building
We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s became happy little Vegemite’s, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way.


Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home, our team spend their day designing products so that all Australians can create beautiful spaces.


Together we are part of Fletcher Building, Australasia’s largest building materials supplier. We manufacture building products; from insulation that keeps homes warm and dry, to cement, the foundation of built structures the world over. We operate retail businesses that distribute these products and many more to tradespeople right across the Tasman.

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Maintenance Electrician (16217)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Manufacturing, Trades

Laminex Australia – A member of Fletcher Building is a leader in the decorative surfaces industry in Australia; we manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers. We pride ourselves on quality and design. We believe that good design enables good living and our ambition is to make design accessible for every Australian.

We employ 5,500 people across our Australian division; we know that our people are our greatest asset and we continue to promote engaged and effective teams who deliver exceptional results for our customers, we are guided by our five core values – customer leading, play fair, better every day, be bold, and better together.

About the Role
We currently have a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician at our Ballarat plant. In this role you will work within our Maintenance team to ensure the reliable operation of the Plant.
Your responsibilities will include high level fault finding, repair and maintenance on complex electrical systems comprising of Citect SCADA systems, Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs and Variable Speed drives.
This is a ‘hands on’ position that will require a combination of installation, preventative/ predictive/ planned maintenance, along with breakdown maintenance tasks. 
In, this role you will work on a 12hr day shift roster and be required to relieve sick or annual leave 


About You
Our ideal individual will have the following skills and experience:

  • Trade qualified Electrician – this is a mandatory requirement
  • Instrumentation, Process Control, D.C drive and High Voltage experience would be advantageous;
  • Manufacturing, Mining or Material Processing industry experience;
  • A high standard of safety awareness and focus;
  • A great team player who is equally energised by working autonomously 
  • Demonstrated skills in problem solving and fault finding;
  • High level of attention to detail;
  • Sound Computer literacy;
  • The ability and drive to proactively support all continuous improvement programs.
  • Some exposure to a Computerised Management System (CMMS) would be advantageous.

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Reliability Leader (16205)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Manufacturing, Operations

The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Reliability Leader at our Laminex Cheltenham, Victoria site. 


Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for operational effectiveness and reliability of the High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) lines within the Laminex Cheltenham facility through maintenance and reliability strategies, engineering and reliability improvements, problem-solving and troubleshooting. 


You will be part of a supportive team environment with a proactive approach to ensuring that the workforce’s health and safety is always the number one priority. In this role you will:

  • Lead and mentor the maintenance team to develop a culture to plan and utilise opportunities on assets as they arise.
  • Liaising cross-functionally with production, maintenance and engineering division to ensure issues with plant operation are resolved as soon as possible.
  • Reinforce the maintenance and reliability strategies to minimise lost availability of assets and maintain a full knowledge of reliability improvement opportunities across the lines.
  • Ensure the Preventative Maintenance program is fully developed, the schedule in place and actively utilised.
  • Commit to and reinforce site safety policy and all safety procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment is maintained.
  • Lead and support Continuous Improvement activities to reduce complexity and improve reliability.

About You
To be successful in this role, ideally, you’d possess the following skills and experience.

  • Demonstrated work experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance in a 24-7 production environment.
  • Trade qualified or tertiary level education in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience managing projects and implementing best practice.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience utilising computerised maintenance management systems i.e. SAP or MEX
  • Working knowledge of maintenance management practices and their application to large manufacturing facilities
  • Forklift ticket, Elevated work Platform ticket, Work at Height ticket.

About Us
Laminex is a leader in the decorative surfaces industry in Australia; we manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers. We pride ourselves on quality and design. We believe that good design enables good living and our ambition is to make design accessible for every Australian.
Together we are part of Fletcher Building Group, Australasia’s largest building materials supplier. We know that our people are our greatest asset and we continue to promote engaged and effective teams who deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Apply today!

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Commercial Process Leader (16172)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Finance

Commercial Process Leader with IBP – Integrated Business Planning Know-how


About Laminex Australia
We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s became happy little Vegemite’s, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way. 
Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look – be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants or your home, our team spend their day making products so that all Australians can create beautiful and practical spaces. 


Opportunity:
We have a significant strategic and commercial opportunity which will lead Laminex on an enterprise wide continuous improvement journey to optimise our approach to Best in Class standards of Integrated Business Planning.  Leading and Steering this whole of business process, the Commercial IBP Process Lead will drive the key business leaders across the core functions through a newly established monthly cadence to ensure delivery of the business strategy with a 24-month horizon. 
This newly created role, reporting to the National Commercial Manager, and supporting the Executive Leadership Team, will be responsible for leading and aligning the core processes of Product, Demand, Supply and Financial Reconciliation ensuring that we deliver on our Strategy for growth and Product Leadership.
Key responsibilities:

  • To provide the Senior Leadership team with recommendations to align our product portfolio, demand, supply and financial requirements and deliver on strategic objectives.
  • Collaborating with Marketing, Finance, Global Technology and Operations to make sound recommendations to develop the IBP process and optimise both customer availability and operating costs for the business.
  • Ensure action registers are in place to address the challenges and improvements raised in weekly and monthly meetings.  
  • Support the development of process leaders through effective coaching in order to support the execution of the improvement plans.
  • Administer a rolling, 12-month schedule and ensure that each cycle is set up to deliver on the required financial and production outcomes.
  • Ongoing robust challenge and assessment of the product category structure and pipeline reviewed at the Management Business Review
  • Market focused insights and assessments of business vulnerabilities and opportunities, guiding and supporting decisions on gap closing initiatives.

Key Requirements:

  • Integrated Business Planning experience with at least 10 Years’ exposed to sales, supply chain or project management field
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Logistics
  • Experience based knowledge in end to end business processes, including Portfolio Management, Marketing, Financial Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Fulfillment
  • Exposure or education in Oliver Wight Sales & Operations Planning and Integrated Business Planning model (strongly desired)
  • Strong communication and coaching skills 
  • Proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, data processing, problem solving and organisational skills
  • Proficiency in process formulation, process improvement and project management.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
  • Ability to overcome ambiguity 
  • Experience developing and implementing change initiatives requiring collaboration and influence management skills

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Branch Manager (16115)

Posted on by fletcherbuildingaustralia in Operations, Sales

About us

Stramit is part of the Fletcher Building Group and is a major Australian manufacturer of roll-formed steel building products including roof and wall cladding, guttering, fascia, purlins, flooring and structural formwork.

The Opportunity

Our well established and leading business has seen year on year success across the nation. We are now seeking to add a motivated, commercially astute Branch manager to our Queanbeyan team. This position will be focused on the development of market strategies to meet the requirements of Safety, Customer Service and Business Plan objectives. 
The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of effective Safety management systems, consistent with legislative requirements and company values
  • Addressing customer relations while working collaboratively with your team to ensure outstanding customer service
  • Focusing on the profitability and overall success of your branch within a competitive and fast-moving market
  • Manage sales outcomes, P & L and associated reporting
  • Effective leadership of a diverse team.

About you 

We are seeking to appoint a positive and engaging leader who has the ability to think strategically. You will have demonstrated experience leading a diverse team, across differing departments, coupled with a safety conscious mindset. The opportunity calls for a commercially astute individual who understands the importance of building long lasting relationships and driving success. Our selected employee will have the ability to think about the financial implications of a business decision and excellent problem solving, negotiation and communication skills. 


Experience within a similar leadership position is imperative with an understanding of the construction or manufacturing space will be looked upon favourably.  We are however open to the industry that you have previously worked within and are truly looking for a strategic, company focused leader who is ready to join us on this exciting journey. 


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to any of our vacant positions. Talk to us about our flexible working arrangements and career pathways.

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