Senior Manufacturing Leader | Operational Excellence | Culture Transformation | Regulated IndustryOverview An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished manufacturing leader to join a well-established and highly regulated manufacturing operation in a newly created leadership position.Reporting directly to the Site Leader, this role has been established to provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and associated production functions. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening culture and helping shape the future direction of the site.This is far more than a traditional production management role. We are seeking a visible, influential leader who can inspire teams, develop capability and partner with senior stakeholders to move the organisation from a period of transformation into a culture of excellence.

Your new role

Leading a team of four direct reports and approximately 30 indirect employees, you will provide leadership and oversight across key operational areas to ensure performance, quality, safety and service objectives are consistently achieved.Key responsibilities include:

- Leading all manufacturing, packaging and warehousing operations
- Developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring and accountability
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes and performance
- Supporting a positive culture focused on engagement, collaboration and operational excellence
- Providing financial oversight and ensuring operational activities align with budget expectations
- Partnering with the Site Leadership Team to support strategic objectives and site-wide initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Identifying opportunities to improve productivity,



efficiency and customer outcomes

What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will be an experienced manufacturing leader capable of operating at a senior management level within a complex production environment.You will bring:

- Proven experience leading manufacturing operations within pharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing or similarly regulated industries is essential
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing leaders and large operational teams
- Demonstrated success driving cultural change, employee engagement and performance improvement
- Commercial and financial awareness, including experience managing operational performance against budgets
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation
- A hands-on yet strategic leadership style, comfortable balancing operational priorities with longer-term business objectives
- Experience operating as part of a senior leadership team will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

This is a rare chance to join an established organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey and make a genuine impact on both culture and operational performance.In return, you will receive:

- A newly created leadership role with significant influence
- The opportunity to shape the future direction of a major manufacturing operation
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to drive meaningful change, develop high-performing teams and leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Staci Baird at Hays Manufacturing & Operations on 0414 896 784 for a confidential discussion.#3022647

📌 Manufacturing Lead (Newcastle)
🏢 Hays
📍 Newcastle