Plant Operations Leader

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOperations Full time $120,000 - $175,000

Main Purpose:

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled leader to join our team at a major manufacturing plant.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing safe and efficient operations, including but not limited to:

  • Managing supply and production
  • Balancing maintenance and capital projects while meeting operational and customer needs
  • Controlling operational expenditure
  • Leading the implementation of operational improvements

This position is ideal for someone looking to enhance their leadership and commercial skills in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement production schedules aligned with forecasts and facility capacity, adjusting plans as needed.
  2. Oversee daily operations, optimize throughput, monitor stock levels, and resolve disruptions.
  3. Promote a safety-first culture by implementing health and safety protocols and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
  4. Supervise equipment and maintenance processes, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.
  5. Manage budgets, track expenditures, identify cost-saving measures, and report financially to stakeholders.
  6. Plan, execute, and close projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  7. Implement quality management systems and support root-cause analyses to prevent issues.
  8. Maintain strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and third-party operators.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds tertiary education in Engineering or holds Trade Certification
  • Has at least 5 years' experience in hazardous industrial plants, manufacturing, or petroleum industries
  • Embeds health and safety in decision-making
  • Is a resilient, confident leader who remains solution-oriented under stress
  • Is proactive, energetic, and action-driven
  • Communicates effectively with stakeholders and possesses strong commercial acumen
  • Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills, especially with processing equipment
  • Motivates and collaborates well with others
  • Is available for on-call duties and national travel if required

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