The Company

Join a nationally recognised manufacturing business with a proud reputation for quality, innovation, and operational discipline. With a strong focus on safety, people, and continuous improvement, this is a business that values its team and empowers its leaders to shape high-performing, purpose-driven environments.

Benefits

• Shape culture and performance in a growing and fast-paced environment
• Lead a committed, capable team delivering high-quality Australian-made products
• Work in a business that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Be part of a collaborative leadership team invested in your success

The Role

Reporting to the ANZ Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of a large-scale production facility and lead day-to-day operations with a clear focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Your role will span production, people leadership, financial performance, and strategic improvement initiatives, while ensuring the delivery of best-in-class products to customers across the region.
This is a hands-on leadership position with wide-reaching impact — you’ll oversee a multi-functional team, drive cultural alignment, and foster operational discipline across all functions of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing team with a focus on talent, safety, and quality
• Ensure operational KPIs are met across safety, cost, delivery, and quality
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and process efficiency
• Oversee quality and compliance to meet production and ISO standard
• Manage site financials and take accountability for plant P&L performance
• Deliver CAPEX projects on time and on budget
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute to business-wide improvements
• Promote and maintain a safe and respectful workplace culture

Skills & Experience
We are seeking a confident and commercially minded manufacturing leader with a track record of success in leading production teams and creating high-performing, engaged environments. You enjoy being on the floor, coaching your people, and driving business results through operational excellence.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• Experience managing budgets, cost controls, and KPIs
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to develop and mentor teams
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/ production leadership role

If this sounds like the next step in your career, I’d love to hear from you.
Contact Kaz at [email protected] or call 0431 755 401.

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