Circular Plastics Australia was formed by a unique industry partnership determined to provide more sustainable packaging solutions. We have leveraged the unique skills and complementary expertise of each like minded joint venture partner to build scaled end-to-end solutions that will successfully accelerate a local circular economy.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Site Leadership Team, with full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations at a highly automated recycling facility producing approximately 20,000 tonnes of recycled resin per year.

This is a senior operational leadership role, with 4 direct reports and a team of 30 production operators. You will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and employee engagement across a multi-shift operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Workplace Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE): lead a robust safety‑first culture with full compliance to WHSE legislation and site procedures
- Partner with WHSE teams to implement and monitor safety systems and risk controls
- Conduct safety audits and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Oversee manufacturing activities across three shifts (24/5 and 24/7)




- Deliver production targets of approximately 20,000 tonnes per annum
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned to KPIs
- Ensure products are manufactured to specification and delivered on time
- Resolve process capability and “fit for manufacture” issues
- Ensure accountability to quality standards
- Continuous Improvement: lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Use data and analytics to drive decision‑making
- Lead, coach and develop operational teams
- Drive performance management and engagement
- Support training, capability development and succession planning
- Manage production schedules to achieve DIFOT targets

About You

- Solid tenure and people leadership experience in manufacturing
- Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or recycling
- Background in high‑volume environments
- Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training
- Experience with ERP / MES systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business
- Knowledge of Australian WHS regulations

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