Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for more than just another shift management role?
We are partnering with a highly successful global manufacturer that has recently undergone significant investment and transformation.
With more than $50 million invested in automation, robotics and world-class production technology, this is a rare chance to join a business that is actively shaping its future and investing heavily in its people and operations.
As part of an organisational restructure, three newly created Shift Manager positions have become available across the operation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will take ownership of an entire production shift, leading sizeable teams while ensuring safety, quality, productivity and team performance targets are achieved.
This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, drive continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in the next phase of the site's growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop production teams across your shift
Drive a strong safety-first culture
Deliver production, quality and performance targets
Manage labour utilisation and workforce planning
Coach, mentor and performance manage employees
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Work closely with maintenance, quality and operational stakeholders
Build engagement,



accountability and high-performance behaviours
About You
To be successful, you'll bring:
Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment
Strong people leadership and communication skills
Experience managing performance and building team capability
Exposure to continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing principles
A proactive and hands‐on leadership style
The ability to influence and engage diverse workforces
Experience from packaging, printing, FMCG, food manufacturing, plastics or other high-volume manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
What's On Offer
$125,000 + Super
Additional shift loading for afternoon and night shifts
Global business with significant investment and long-term growth plans
Modern manufacturing environment with advanced technology
Genuine career progression opportunities
Opportunity to lead meaningful change and make a visible impact
If you're looking for a role where you can influence culture, develop people and help shape the future of a major manufacturing operation, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
We are committed to supporting National Reconciliation efforts through the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan, fostering respectful relationships and creating meaningful opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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