Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Manufacturing Excellence.

NCI Packaging is one of Australia's leading packaging manufacturers, supplying high-quality metal and plastic packaging solutions to some of the country's best-known brands. Safety, customer service, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Glendenning manufacturing facility.

This role is suited to a proven manufacturing leader who has built high-performing teams, enjoys being on the factory floor, and has a strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations. We are looking for someone who can inspire people, improve performance and create a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

Applications will only be considered from candidates with demonstrated Plant Management experience within a manufacturing environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will have full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the Glendenning manufacturing plant.

You will lead all aspects of the business including:

- Safety leadership and compliance
- Production and manufacturing performance
- Maintenance and engineering
- Quality and customer service
- Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Cost control and productivity improvement
- Employee engagement and leadership development

Success in this role will be measured through improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance.

About You





To be successful you will demonstrate:

- 5-10 years' experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing workplace.
- Experience within the packaging, plastics, metal packaging, FMCG or related manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
- A proven ability to lead large manufacturing teams and build a positive, accountable and high-performance culture.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop frontline leaders.
- Sound technical understanding of manufacturing processes, plant equipment and maintenance.
- Experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to improve productivity, reduce costs and maximise plant performance.
- Demonstrated success improving safety performance and building a proactive safety culture.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage people at all levels of the business.
- A hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the factory floor.

Why Join NCI Packaging?

This is an opportunity to lead an important manufacturing site within a growing Australian packaging business. You'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact, develop your team and drive operational excellence while working alongside an experienced leadership group.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys leading people, solving problems and delivering results, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Plant Manager – Glendenning, NSW (Blacktown)
🏢 Nci Packaging
📍 Blacktown