Job Description
Our client is a leader in the recovery and re-manufacturing of primary resources, operating in Australia and South-East Asia, extracting maximum value from materials that would otherwise end up in landfill.
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The company stands out nationally because of its core values - particularly its dedication to innovation, its responsiveness in the market, and its unwavering commitment to sustainability. Their continued investment in advanced plant and equipment and utilising cutting-edge technologies set them apart.
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We are in search for an experienced production or manufacturing professional to take on the role of
Operations Manager
, a key leadership position located either at our client's main manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, responsible for all aspects of site operations. This is a hands-on position responsible for its safety culture, increasing productivity and product quality.
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Reporting to the General Manager Operations, this role is accountable for building a safety-first and a high-performance culture.
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Drive a culture of safety through leadership, role modelling and compliance to safety systems.
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Operational business improvement, full P&L; responsibility, developing and achieving budgetary, forecasting, cost control and production targets (KPI metrics).
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Ensure maximum output is achieved without compromising safety and product quality.
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Ensure preventative maintenance and repairs of all plant and equipment to optimise uptime.
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Oversee production scheduling to minimise overtime and optimise productivity against OEM and benchmarking.
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Review production processes and make recommendations and implement new processes to improve quality, efficiency, productivity and profitability of operations.
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Value people, respect the knowledge base within the operations, understand the performance gaps and work with the people.
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Actively lead daily, weekly and monthly audits as required.
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Training and development of all staff to ensure standard of competencies to underpin safety and production performance.
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Manage the administrative function ensuring production and management reporting requirements are met.
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Track record in production or manufacturing management within a heavy manufacturing environment.
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Analytical, data driven and proven track record in the engagement and ownership of business improvement.
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Proven track record in lean manufacturing.
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Know what 'good' looks like, benchmark and standardise.
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Experienced in budgeting, budget management, forecasting, cost control and P&L.;
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Proven performance across safety.
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Tertiary qualifications will be viewed as preferably but not a prerequisite.
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This is a key role within a progressive circular economy group with a national footprint and a business philosophy in building scale across the market and becoming the lowest cost to make through innovation and shop floor culture - a significant chance for career growth.
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Discussions shall be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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📌 Operations Manager (Tasmania)
🏢 Evoke Recruitment
📍 Tasmania