Job Description

Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives on the floor, not just in the office? We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take the reins of manufacturing operations for a growing business in Shepparton.

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This is a genuine leadership role — you'll be accountable for driving performance across a two-shift operation, leading a team of around 45, and making a real, visible impact on productivity, quality, and culture.

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What you'll be doing

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Overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations across the site
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Managing production across two shifts, ensuring consistent output and coverage
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Leading a team of approximately 45 employees
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Driving productivity and continuous operational improvement
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Ensuring quality standards are consistently maintained
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Monitoring general manufacturing performance and identifying issues early
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Holding team members accountable and driving a performance culture
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Leading, engaging, and developing your production teams
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Partnering closely with the administration support team to keep operations running smoothly




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Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives on the floor, not just in the office? We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take the reins of manufacturing operations for a growing business in Shepparton.

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This is a genuine leadership role — you'll be accountable for driving performance across a two-shift operation, leading a team of around 45, and making a real, visible impact on productivity, quality, and culture.

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What we're looking for

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Proven experience managing manufacturing operations at scale
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A hands-on leadership style — you lead from the floor, not the sidelines
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Experience managing large production teams (40+)
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A track record of improving productivity and operational performance
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Solid leadership, communication, and people management skills
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If you're a driven operations leader ready to take ownership of a site and make it your own, we want to hear from you.

📌 Operations Manager Shepparton (Australia)
🏢 Hyrd
📍 Australia