Job Description

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.

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Job Description

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Workplace Health, Safety & Setting (WHSE): lead a strong safety‐first culture with full compliance to WHSE legislation and site procedures
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- Partner with WHSE teams to implement and monitor safety systems and risk controls
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- Conduct safety audits and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
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- Oversee manufacturing activities across three shifts (24/5 and 24/7)
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- Deliver production targets of approximately 20,000 tonnes per annum
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- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned to KPIs
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- Ensure products are manufactured to specification and delivered on time
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- Resolve process capability and "fit for manufacture" issues
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- Ensure accountability to quality standards
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- Continuous Improvement: lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Use data and analytics to drive decision‐making
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- Lead, coach and develop operational teams
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- Drive performance management and engagement
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- Support training, capability development and succession planning
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- Manage production schedules to achieve DIFOT targets
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About You

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

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- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training
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- Experience with ERP / MES systems
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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or Business
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- Knowledge of Australian WHS regulations
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📌 Production Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Pact Group Holdings
📍 Victoria