My client is a leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for producing high-quality consumer products across the Australian market. With continued investment in its people, operations and manufacturing capability, an exciting chance has become available for an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing performance across a large-scale production facility.
This role is based in Sydney, NSW.
The Role
Reporting into the General Manager of Operations, the responsibilities of the role includes:
Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Leading, coaching and developing frontline leaders and production teams to build a high-performing culture
Working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Supply Chain to maximise plant performance
Monitoring production KPIs, labour utilisation and operational efficiency to deliver business objectives
Championing a strong safety, quality and food safety culture throughout the site
Supporting strategic initiatives,



capital projects and operational improvement programs
Your Background
In order to be successful in this role, you will be:
An experienced Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager within FMCG or another high-volume manufacturing environment
A proven people leader with experience leading large operational teams
Solid in driving safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives
Commercially minded with the ability to balance operational performance, service and cost
An effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business
Experienced within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical or another regulated manufacturing workplace
What's On Offer
In return, you will be given the opportunity to join a well-established FMCG business with a significant pipeline of operational improvement initiatives, offering genuine leadership responsibility, exposure to executive leadership and long-term career progression.
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