About This Opportunity
This role has overall responsibility for daily operations with a strong focus on:
* Safety leadership and compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & FM)
* Quality control and continuous improvement
* Planning production and cost management
* Manufacturing and production outputs
* Waste and inventory management
* Logistics
You'll play a critical role in ensuring the site complies with all Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), Environmental requirements and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs). You'll also champion a culture of safety first and customer service excellence. You will work closely with other cross-functional teams across Australia and New Zealand to meet business goals.
Key Activities & Responsibilities:
1. Health & Safety & Environment
* Lead a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all audits and standards
* Report, record and respond to all incidents and ensure fire safety and licensing compliance
* Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices
2. Production & Operations
* Oversee daily and long-term production schedules
* Manage labour, equipment and material resources to achieve targets
* Ensure SOP adherence, quality control and timely reporting
* Drive collaboration between departments to maximise efficiency
3. Customer Service & Logistics
* Ensure lead times are met, resolve quality issues promptly
* Optimise truck utilisation and manage freight costs effectively
* Oversee sourcing and quality of raw materials
* Maintain accurate inventory levels and standard cost pricing
* Participate in cost-saving initiatives and supplier feedback
4. People Development & Leadership
* Lead, develop and retain team members
* Manage HR matters and recruitment where necessary
* Regularly review skills matrix and drive continuous improvement plans
5. Quality Systems & Reporting
* Embed quality into daily operations
* Contribute to ISO audits and continuous improvement initiatives
* Produce and coordinate regular operational and safety reports