Key Responsibilities
- Monitor production flow, identify operational bottlenecks, and optimise resources to ensure targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, driving accountability and performance across the operation.
- Analyse production and operational data, including efficiencies, output, forecasting, and workflow metrics using ERP systems and Excel.
- Oversee production planning, dispatch coordination, and volume forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, audit requirements, and operational standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation projects, and operational problem-solving.
- Work closely with senior leadership on operational strategy, efficiencies, and long-term succession planning.
Requirements- Relevant tertiary qualification essential.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production management principles.
- Knowledge of the OHS Act, Labour Relations Act, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Proven leadership ability in a high-pressure operational environment.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and decision-making skills.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, textiles, processing, or a related industrial environment.
Key Personal Attributes- Hands-on leadership style with a strong operational focus.
- Emotionally resilient, mature, and able to remain composed under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and distinguish critical operational matters from day-to-day operational noise.
- Assertive, practical, and solutions-oriented.
What’s on Offer- Structured mentorship and succession planning opportunity.
- Exposure to a large-scale industrial operation with an established leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
