The Company
My client is a fast‐paced FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for producing high‐quality fresh consumer products.
With a focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and ongoing investment in manufacturing capability, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Plant Manager to take full accountability for site performance.
This role is based in Sydney, NSW.
The Role
Reporting into the National Operations function, the responsibilities of the role includes:
Taking full accountability for the site's short, medium and long-term operational performance
Leading from the front with a highly visible and hands‐on presence across the factory floor
Leading and developing the Site Leadership Team to drive a high‐performance culture
Driving OEE, production efficiency, yield and right‐first‐time performance across the site
Working closely with Engineering to maximise equipment uptime and support future automation initiatives
Driving continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, capacity and waste reduction
Optimising labour utilisation to consistently deliver production plans in a cost‐effective manner
Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements across the operation
Working closely with Technical, Planning, Engineering and Logistics teams to deliver customer and production requirements
Building organisational capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
Leading change initiatives and supporting the ongoing development and automation of the manufacturing operation




Your Background
In order to be successful in this role, you will be:
An experienced Plant Manager, Site Manager, Operations Manager or senior Production Manager within FMCG
Experienced leading large‐scale production operations in a fast‐paced manufacturing workplace
Ideally from a fresh produce, short shelf‐life food, food & beverage or similar FMCG background
A highly visible and hands‐on leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the factory floor
Proven in driving continuous improvement through Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
Experienced managing change, improving operational performance and developing high‐performing teams
Strong commercially, with the ability to balance service, productivity, labour and cost
Comfortable operating in environments involving regulatory and union interaction
Passionate about safety and food safety, with a track record of embedding these into site culture
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Science, Business, Engineering or a related discipline will be highly regarded
What's On Offer
In return, you will be given the opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant FMCG manufacturing site, leading a high-performing operation through a period of continued improvement, automation and growth.
This is a highly visible leadership position where you will have the opportunity to influence site culture, operational performance and the future direction of the manufacturing operation.
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