Six Degrees Executive is proud to be partnering with a growing Australian FMCG business with operations based in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. This is a values‑led food manufacturer investing in its people, systems and site capability as it enters its next phase of growth.
Opportunity
The Head of Operations will take full accountability for site performance, providing hands‑on leadership while building the foundations required to scale sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end site operations across production, safety, quality and continuous improvement.
* Embedding a strong continuous improvement mindset, lifting performance through better systems, processes and ways of working.
* Driving safety and quality standards across the site, ensuring compliance and building genuine ownership at all levels.
* Improving overall production performance, reliability and consistency.
* Engaging and developing the workforce, including establishing clear training structures and capability pathways.
* Partnering closely with the leadership team to translate growth plans into practical operational execution.
Skills & Expertise Required
* 3+ years' experience as a Site Manager or Operations Manager within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and regulatory requirements.
* Proven experience improving systems, processes and site capability in a growing operation.
* A hands‑on leadership style with the ability to step back and think long‑term.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to engage, influence and develop teams.
Why Join?
This is a genuine opportunity to put your stamp on a site and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing FMCG business. You'll have the mandate to improve, invest and build for the long term, with the backing of a leadership team that wants to do things properly.
What's next?
If this sounds like the right move, click APPLY NOW to submit your application, or contact David Oliver for a confidential discussion on *** or ******@sixdegreesexecutive.com.au.
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