OverviewAs the Operations Manager, you will ensure site operations at our Burnie Chip Mill run smoothly and efficiently to meet operational objectives.
Reporting to the Regional Manager - Tasmania, you will be responsible for the management of the site team, production and maintenance schedules, and you will oversee supply chains while promoting a proactive safety culture on a daily basis.ResponsibilitiesCo-ordinate and drive the day-to-day operational performance of production shifts.
Work to meet targets for production, efficiency and quality while operating within allocated budgets.Develop production schedules and ensure the site meets production and recovery targets, as well as safety and quality expectations.Oversee maintenance activities and assist with prioritising maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance planning to sustain maximum production levels.Ensure quality checks and audits are in place across the site.
Actively monitor results and rectify issues as required.Manage the performance and development of shift personnel and ensure effective coordination between shifts and other sections of the site.Demonstrate leadership through engagement and communication strategies, recognise good performance and address under-performance.Drive a positive safety culture by establishing systems and procedures which are regularly monitored and communicated.Identify HSE issues and hazards, resolve problems and implement corrective actions.About YouThe successful candidate will demonstrate the following:Significant leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (timber industry highly preferred).
Trade-related qualifications and a mechanical background are highly desirable.Strong organisational and people management skills with a proven ability to lead a team.A proven track record of planning to meet business objectives and deadlines.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.In Return, We OfferSecure ongoing full-time work.A competitive salary package with a performance bonus.Opportunities to grow your current skills, knowledge, and career.A positive work environment with supportive management.A company that values employee health, safety, and wellbeing.About UsJoin our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries.
We are dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses.
At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the chance to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future.
Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise.Visit to learn more.Pre-EmploymentNote: All successful applicants are required to undertake the following as part of the recruitment process: a pre-employment medical and physical assessment (which includes a drug and alcohol test) and police and working rights check.
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📌 Operations Manager - Burnie
🏢 The Pentarch Group
📍 Burnie