Are you a proven manufacturing leader who can drive operational excellence and accelerate growth in a market-leading business?

This is an prospect to lead a specialised manufacturing operation with the support, stability and resources of one of Australia’s leading independent agribusiness groups, AGnVET.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Polycon, the manufacturing and fabrication division of Darling Irrigation.

In this role you will be responsible for the overall performance of Polycon, including manufacturing operations, workforce leadership, customer engagement, safety, quality, profitability and growth.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys building businesses, developing people and creating sustainable competitive advantage. Working closely with Darling Irrigation’s branch network, sales teams and customers, you will identify opportunities to expand Polycon’s market presence while ensuring operational excellence across every aspect of the business.

You will:

- Lead and develop a high‑performing manufacturing and fabrication team.
- Drive operational excellence across production, planning, scheduling and project delivery.
- Expand Polycon’s presence as a leading supplier of polyethylene fabrication and water infrastructure solutions.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
- Champion a “Safety First, All Day Every Day” culture.

About You

You are an experienced operations or manufacturing leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for building successful businesses.

You understand that long‑term success comes from balancing people, customers, operational performance and profitability. You are equally comfortable leading on the workshop floor, working with customers on major projects and contributing to strategic business decisions.

You bring:

- Proven success in manufacturing, fabrication,



engineering or industrial operations leadership.
- Demonstrated experience growing a business, business unit or operational function.
- Experience leading production planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives.
- A track record of developing high‑performing teams and building strong workplace cultures.
- Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Sound problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
- Experience in water infrastructure, irrigation, polyethylene products, civil infrastructure or related industries will be highly regarded.
- A genuine commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.

About Us

Polycon is the specialised polyethylene manufacturing and fabrication division of Darling Irrigation (an AGnVET business), delivering high‑quality custom fabricated solutions for agriculture, water infrastructure, local government and commercial projects.

Backed by the strength of the AGnVET Group, Polycon combines technical expertise, manufacturing capability and an extensive industry network to deliver innovative water management solutions across regional Australia.

With a strong reputation, established customer base and significant growth opportunities, Polycon is well positioned to further strengthen its leadership position within the water infrastructure and fabrication market.

Work for a leading agribusiness that has a diverse range of products and services that are brought to life by talented and hardworking people who are passionate about the agricultural industry. All of which makes AGnVET a rewarding employer.

We also offer:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Career experiences and your personalised development support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and discounted health insurance
- $1,500 employee referral bonuses
- Salary sacrifice to superannuation

You must have theright to live and workin this location to apply for this job.

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