As Production Manager you will oversee day-to-day operations at a large-scale processing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and production KPIs are met. You’ll collaborate with site leadership to drive continuous improvement and cultivate a high-performing culture. The role focuses on optimizing productivity, reliability, and plant performance alongside maintenance and engineering teams. This is an opportunity to develop into more senior operations leadership while contributing to a sustainable, safety-driven operation. You will work in a forward-looking, ambitious environment that values accountability and people development.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary and package
Opportunity to build a career in operational leadership
Responsibilities
Support safe and efficient production operations
Monitor production, quality, and efficiencies
Drive continuous improvement projects on productivity, reliability, safety, and quality
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to maximise plant performance
Assist with workforce planning, resource allocation, and employee development
Analyse operational data to identify improvement opportunities
Develop operating procedures and best practice standards
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
Key requirements
Strong foundation in manufacturing, processing, recycling, or similar industrial environment
Technical mindset with ability to quickly understand plant and processes
Strong emotional intelligence and people skills
Experience supervising or leading operational teams
Desire to build a long-term career in operations leadership
Proven continuous improvement knowledge with demonstrable improvements
Data-driven problem solving and performance management
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental best practice
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