Production Manager
On-site · Altona North, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Production Manager needed to lead a highly automated, food-grade recycled resin manufacturing site at Altona North (FSSC 22000 accredited). Drive safety, quality, cost and output across three shifts (24/5) while building a culture and operating rhythm that makes outcomes repeatable. Balance floor operations with data-driven decision making, ensuring product quality and compliance as volume targets are met. Lead a team of ~40 direct reports, implement operational strategies, identify and resolve process capability issues, embed standard work and best practices, optimise DIFOT, manage production schedules, and uphold regulatory and food-safety standards. Requires strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation, with a background in lean/Six Sigma and experience in high-volume, low-margin manufacturing.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in environments with critical quality and regulatory compliance (food, pharma, chemical or equivalent)
- Proven ability to lead in complex, automated facilities and drive continuous improvement
- Experience with lean operations and Industry 4.0 technologies (desirable)
- Proficiency in manufacturing systems (ERP, MES)
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, or Business (advantageous)
- Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (desirable)
- Current knowledge of Australian workplace health and safety regulations
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