We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing and engineering operations and play a key role in improving the performance of our business.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people and driving measurable improvements across safety, production, plant reliability, cost, waste and efficiency.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will have responsibility for manufacturing and engineering employees and will work closely with other areas of the business to ensure the operation has the people, equipment and processes required to perform effectively.

About the role

As Operations Manager, you will lead manufacturing and engineering operations and play a key role in improving the performance of the business. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people and driving measurable improvements across safety, production, plant reliability, cost, waste and efficiency. Reporting to the General Manager, you will have responsibility for manufacturing and engineering employees and will work closely with other areas of the business to ensure the operation has the people, equipment and processes required to perform effectively.

Key responsibilities

- Leading and developing manufacturing and engineering teams, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement

- Driving safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance

- Maximising plant availability, equipment utilisation and production output

- Improving material efficiency and reducing production waste and losses





- Managing labour and operational resources to meet production requirements

- Developing and managing departmental budgets, with a strong focus on cost control and financial accountability

- Establishing and managing operational KPIs and using data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities

- Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions where performance falls below expectations

- Supporting workforce planning, training, skills development and succession planning

- Working collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Sales and other business functions

About you

We are looking for an experienced operations leader who can balance people leadership with strong operational discipline.

You will ideally bring:

- Demonstrated leadership experience within a manufacturing, processing or engineering environment
- A robust track record of leading and developing operational teams
- A practical understanding of production efficiency, plant availability and manufacturing cost control

- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis and corrective action

- Experience working with operational KPIs and using performance data to drive improvement

- Budgeting and financial management capability
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety





- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different levels and functions of a business
- A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes where a better outcome can be achieved

- Strong personal integrity, accountability and a results-focused approach

- 5 years' experience

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be measured across several key areas, including:

- Safety: maintaining a strong safety culture with a target of zero lost-time injuries.

- People: developing the capability of Shift Leaders and Engineering employees.

- Production: achieving production requirements in line with the business plan.

- Cost: improving direct manufacturing cost per kilogram.

- Efficiency: improving plant, labour and material utilisation.

- Waste & Loss: reducing waste and unidentified production losses.

- Continuous Improvement: delivering sustainable operational improvements rather than short-term fixes.

Working Environment

This is a full-time, site-based position operating within a manufacturing and engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong presence on the production floor and work closely with employees across the operation.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to take genuine ownership of operational performance and make a visible impact.

You will have the opportunity to develop people, improve plant performance, influence investment and improvement priorities, and help shape the next stage of the operation

📌 Circular AU - Operations Manager (Dandenong)
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📍 Dandenong