Job Description

San Miguel Yamamura Australasia(SMYA) is an established leader in packaging and contract wine filling in Australia and New Zealand. SMYA, a collective packaging specialist is composes of its key group members being, COSPAK, Vinocor, JMP Retailand SANECTOR.

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SANECTORis a dynamic partner to Australia's wine & beverage industries, providing a comprehensive end-to-end service across bottling, co-packaging, warehousing and distribution.

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We are now seeking an accomplishedSite Operations Managerto take full ownership of our high-volume bottling facility inMildura.

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This is a rare opportunity for a senior Manufacturing / Production Leader to lead a critical site, shape performance, and drive growth.

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About the Role

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Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will provide strategic and hands-on operational leadership for the entire SANECTOR site. This is a true end-to-end leadership role – you will own safety, quality, production, warehousing, and most importantly, people.

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You will lead from the front to deliver operational excellence, sustainable performance improvement, and exceptional customer outcomes while building a high-performance, values-driven culture.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and inspire all site operations across manufacturing, production, warehousing, safety and quality – ensuring production targets, OTIF and customer expectations are consistently exceeded
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- Build, coach and empower a large multi-shift team; championing engagement, capability development and accountability across all levels
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- Full P&L; and budget ownership – driving cost control, labour and resource planning,



and operational efficiency to meet and exceed financial targets
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- Drive a continuous improvement mindset – identifying and delivering Lean and operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, yield and profitability
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- Partner closely with customers, suppliers and our national Sales team to deliver outstanding service and unlock new business opportunities
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- Lead strategic growth initiatives through robust operational planning, data-driven decision making and executive reporting
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- Proactively anticipate and resolve operational challenges to minimise disruption and ensure consistent, high-quality production performance
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- Ensure uncompromising compliance with WHS, quality standards (HACCP, GMP), and company policies and procedures
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- Provide clear, concise reporting to the General Manager on site performance, budget outcomes, productivity and improvement initiatives
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- Live and champion our SMYA POWER values:Passion, Outstanding, Win, Empower and Respect
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What we're looking for

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- We're looking for a proven people-leader with operational gravitas. You're as comfortable on the floor inspiring your team as you are in the boardroom talking strategy and numbers:
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- Significant experience (5+ years)



leading operations / manufacturing management in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
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- Demonstrated strength in people leadership – you have a track record of building, motivating and retaining high-performing teams across shifts
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- Highly regarded:Experience in co-packaging, contract packing, wine, beverage, FMCG or food manufacturing
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- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in budget management, cost control and resource planning
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- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills – able to influence, negotiate and engage at all levels, from shop floor to customer
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- Analytical, solutions-focused leader with high initiative, resilience and flexibility
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- Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience highly advantageous (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen)
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Why Join SANECTOR?

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Our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a values-driven, supportive leadership group with real autonomy to make your mark.

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We offer

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- A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence and autonomy to lead change
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- Competitive executive salary package
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- The backing of the wider SMYA Group – a stable, growing leader in Australasia
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- Opportunity to lead major continuous improvement and growth projects
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- A collaborative, safety-first culture focused on quality, teamwork and development
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Candidates must have Full Working Rights with no restrictions.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, SMYA strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Site Manager | Wine & Beverage Co-Packaging - Mildura (South Australia)
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