Operations Manager | Food Manufacturing
$180,000 - $200,000 + Super | Erskine Park

Lead the operations of a growing food manufacturing site and have a genuine impact across production, people, safety and performance. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering strong remuneration, autonomy and long-term stability for an experienced Operations Manager.

Duties
Lead end-to-end operations across production, distribution, maintenance and site operations
Drive key operational KPIs including DIFOT, OEE, yield, labour efficiency, safety and cost performance
Lead and develop Site, DC and Maintenance Managers to build a high-performing operational team
Own production planning, scheduling, labour requirements, equipment reliability and operational capacity
Drive Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives, waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency
Oversee operational compliance including OH&S;, GMP, HACCP, food safety, traceability and training

Skills & Experience
Proven Operations Management experience within food or beverage manufacturing
Strong leadership experience across production, maintenance and distribution




Demonstrated success improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity and operational performance
Strong understanding of MRP, production planning, finite scheduling and ERP systems
Experience with Lean / CI methodologies, including OEE, 5S and waste reduction
Solid commercial, safety and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting operational performance to senior leadership

About the Company
Our client is an established food manufacturing business with a strong operational footprint and a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

With a co-located manufacturing and distribution operation in Erskine Park, this is an opportunity to join a business where you can have genuine ownership of the operation and make a measurable impact on performance.

How to Apply
If you're an experienced Operations Manager with a solid food manufacturing background and are ready to take ownership of a significant operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume or contact us for a confidential discussion about the prospect.

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