Plant Manager

2 months ago


Toowoomba, Australia Aliaxis Group (Australia) Full time

**About the Company**:
Vinidex is a member of the Aliaxis group, a global leader in manufacturing and distribution of fluid handling solutions. As Australia's foremost environmentally conscious manufacturer and supplier of quality PVC pipe, PE pipe and PP pipe systems and solutions for the transportation of fluid, data, and energy. Vinidex has state-based manufacturing sites across Australia with a nationwide distribution network, resulting in a diverse range of career opportunities.

**About the Role**:
A great opportunity to lead the Manufacturing function across the Toowoomba 1 & 2 site, with responsibility for the Extrusion, Fabrication & Maintenance department and matrix responsibility for SH&E, Quality, Finance & Scheduling functions.

Other responsibilities include:

- Lead and develop the Aliaxis Zero Harm SHE culture through proactive safety leadership and workforce engagement
- Lead and coordinate the activities of the site manufacturing function by maximizing output within the defined quality and forecast requirements at a minimum cost through the effective utilization of resources
- Lead and deploy LEAN manufacturing philosophy, techniques and programs ensuring line accountability
- Develop a culture of collaboration between manufacturing, distribution & engineering functions
- Mentoring & development of the manufacturing leaders with succession planning as key objective

**Requirements**:

- Has utilised Operational excellence methodologies, processes & tools including LEAN, Six Sigma techniques to effectively manage operations and build continuous improvement culture
- Industry knowledge is an asset, especially in relation to Plastic manufacturing or the Chemical Industry
- Operational leadership in a multi-department, industrial B2B environment within a matrixed structure environment
- Manufacturing / Engineering Degree qualification
- Understands best in class Engineering project management processes, concepts and tools and proven experience in developing robust business cases to support future investment / divestment
- Understands best in class manufacturing processes, concepts and tools and proven experience in developing robust business cases to support future investment / divestment
- Good understanding of standard product costing models in a manufacturing environment

**Benefits**:

- Generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
- Annual bonus based on performance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members
- Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
- Global organisation with career development opportunities

**We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds to join our team.


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