Production Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Site Leadership Team, with full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations at a highly automated recycling facility producing approximately 20,000 tonnes of recycled resin per year. This is a senior operational leadership role, with 4 direct reports and a team of 30 production operators, you will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and employee engagement across a multi-shift operation. Key Responsibilities: Workplace Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE), Lead a strong safety-first culture with full compliance to WHSE legislation and site procedures Partner with WHSE teams to implement and monitor safety systems and risk controls Conduct safety audits and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented Oversee manufacturing activities across three shifts (24/5 and 24/7) Deliver production targets of approximately 20,000 tonnes per annum Develop and execute operational strategies aligned to KPIs Ensure products are manufactured to specification and delivered on time Resolve process capability and “fit for manufacture” issues Ensure accountability to quality standards Continuous Improvement including leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Using data and analytics to drive decision-making Lead, coach, and develop operational teams Drive performance management and engagement Support training, capability development, and succession planning Manage production schedules to achieve DIFOT targets About You: Solid tenure people leadership experience in manufacturing Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or recycling Background in high-volume environments Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training Experience with ERP / MES systems Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Knowledge of Australian WHS regulations Circular Plastics Australia was formed by a unique industry partnership determined to provide more sustainable packaging solutions. We have leveraged the unique skills and complementary expertise of each like minded joint venture partner to build scaled end-to-end solutions that will successfully accelerate a local circular economy.