Job Description

The Company

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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.

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This role is based in Sydney, NSW.

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The Role

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Reporting into the National Operations function, the responsibilities of the role includes:

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- Taking full accountability for the site's short, medium and long-term operational performance
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- Leading from the front with a highly visible and hands‐on presence across the factory floor
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- Leading and developing the Site Leadership Team to drive a high‐performance culture
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- Driving OEE, production efficiency, yield and right‐first‐time performance across the site
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- Working closely with Engineering to maximise equipment uptime and support future automation initiatives
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- Driving continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, capacity and waste reduction
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- Optimising labour utilisation to consistently deliver production plans in a cost‐effective manner
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- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP and food safety requirements across the operation
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- Working closely with Technical, Planning, Engineering and Logistics teams to deliver customer and production requirements
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- Building organisational capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
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- Leading change initiatives and supporting the ongoing development and automation of the manufacturing operation
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Your Background

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In order to be successful in this role, you will be:

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- An experienced Plant Manager, Site Manager, Operations Manager or senior Production Manager within FMCG
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- Experienced leading large‐scale production operations in a quick‐paced manufacturing environment
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- Ideally from a fresh produce, short shelf‐life food, food & beverage or similar FMCG background
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- A highly visible and hands‐on leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the factory floor
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- Proven in driving continuous improvement through Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
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- Experienced managing change, improving operational performance and developing high‐performing teams
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- Strong commercially, with the ability to balance service, productivity, labour and cost
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- Comfortable operating in environments involving regulatory and union interaction
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- Passionate about safety and food safety, with a track record of embedding these into site culture
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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Science, Business, Engineering or a related discipline will be highly regarded
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What's On Offer

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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.

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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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