Manufacturing Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time
About the Company
A leading consumer goods manufacturing business with a strong presence in Melbourne, serving large business customers and major retailers. With a history of growth and expansion, the company offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

About the Role
The Technical Operations Lead is a key position responsible for translating business strategy into operational excellence. This role combines process engineering and production supervision, leading a team of production team leaders in a 24/7 plant with multiple shifts. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient interactions between operators and machinery, maximizing quality using engineering expertise and continuous improvement tools like lean.

About You
We're seeking an experienced engineer with a passion for manufacturing operations, a solid grasp of continuous improvement tools, and a desire to progress to an Operations Manager role. Key qualifications include:
  • Engineering degree in process, chemical, or mechanical engineering
  • Experience in production-focused engineering roles, such as process engineer or industrial engineer
  • Experience applying lean tools to improve manufacturing efficiency
  • Continuous manufacturing process experience in FMCG, packaging, pulp and paper, or chemical industries
  • Supervisory experience is an advantage, but not a requirement

Why Apply?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated manufacturing engineer to develop leadership skills, apply engineering expertise, and progress towards operations leadership. The company offers a supportive environment, a genuine development plan, and a rare chance to gain people leadership experience. With a great company culture and a balanced size, this role offers a unique blend of opportunities and responsibilities.

How to Apply
For more information, please contact Scott Logan at Six Degrees Executive.

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