**Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?**
Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact!
Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for. Not only will Samsara's technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.
We are a jaw droppingly unique company! Whilst we are an envirotech start-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work. We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Plant Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in the setup and operationalisation of our R&D and Commercial scale lines. As our Plant Manager, you will be accountable for managing the operations and production processes of our current facility and the design and fit out of our new Commercial Innovation Hub in Canberra.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our mission to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste.
**Your key priorities in the next 12-24 months will be to...**
- Lead the design and fit out of our Commercial Innovation Hub in Canberra, working closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Procure plant and equipment to demonstrate the R&D lines and ensure their completion
- Oversee the construction and commissioning of the R&D lines in the Commercial Innovation Hub, taking full accountability for their operationalisation
- Lead and manage Continuous Improvement processes that inform future implementations
- Manage the operations and production processes of our current facility, ensuring adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that optimise efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness, while minimising waste and maximising output
- Lead and manage the procurement process for feedstock materials and supplies, ensuring timely delivery and optimal pricing while maintaining quality standards
- Develop and implement inventory management systems to ensure adequate levels of materials, supplies, and finished goods are maintained at all times
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures, while also promoting change management
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action plans as necessary
- Manage and lead a team of operations staff, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Develop robust reporting, quality, and production disciplines
**Ideally you will...**
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Have knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials, and experience in procurement and supply chain management.
- Have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements for chemical manufacturing operations, and experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
**What you might like about us...**
**_ Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.
**_ Flexibility_** - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, return to a COVID-normal workplace, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.
**_ Autonomy_**_ _- you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask better questions, adopt techniques to work smarter and do what you say you will do.
**_ Flat structure_** - we don't entertain bureaucracy at Samsara! Our people are empowered to use their own initiative to solve problems collaboratively. Communication is fast which means quicker decisions and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.
- Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Samsara is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender,