Manufacturing Operations Specialist

10 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time
About the company
A leading consumer goods manufacturing business with multiple sites in Melbourne, supplying major retailers and large businesses. With significant growth over the last five years, this company presents opportunities for career development and expansion of roles.

About the role
The Technical Operations Lead plays a crucial role in translating business strategy into operations, blending process engineering, production supervision, and continuous improvement. This position oversees a team of production leaders in a 24/7 plant, ensuring safe and efficient interactions between operators and machinery while maximizing quality through lean principles. As a developmental pathway towards an Operations Manager role, we seek someone with aspirations to run manufacturing operations in the future.

About you
You are an engineer with experience in manufacturing, aiming to progress into operations leadership. Your background in continuous improvement tools and frameworks such as lean is essential:
  • Engineering degree in process, chemical, or mechanical fields.
  • Experience in production-focused engineering roles, including process engineers, industrial engineers, or manufacturing engineers.
  • Familiarity with lean tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.
  • Continuous manufacturing process experience, such as FMCG, packaging, pulp and paper, or chemical industries.
  • Supervisory experience is advantageous but not necessary.

Why apply?
This opportunity provides a genuine development plan towards operations leadership, allowing you to apply your engineering skills while developing leadership capabilities with support from established leaders. You will have a staged path towards people leadership rather than being dropped into a challenging role. The business offers a great balance of opportunities and investment like a larger company, combined with the culture and responsibility that comes with a smaller organization.

Key responsibilities
Translate business strategy into operational plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Lead a team of production leaders in a 24/7 plant, promoting safe and efficient interactions between operators and machinery.
Apply lean principles to maximize quality and minimize waste.
Develop and implement process improvements using CI tools and frameworks.

Requirements
Engineering degree in process, chemical, or mechanical fields.
Experience in production-focused engineering roles, including process engineers, industrial engineers, or manufacturing engineers.
Familiarity with lean tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Continuous manufacturing process experience, such as FMCG, packaging, pulp and paper, or chemical industries.

Benefits
Opportunity for career development and advancement.
Supportive leadership team for professional growth.
Collaborative work environment with a diverse team.
Competitive salary: AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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