Senior Recycling Plant Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOperations Full time $200,000 - $220,000

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned and highly skilled Operations leader to oversee their mixed recycling plant at a western suburb of Melbourne.

The role encompasses all aspects of site operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, increased productivity, and high-quality products meeting customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include delivering operational outcomes within set parameters, managing operations from raw materials through to final product quality control, and driving a culture of safety through leadership and compliance with safety systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver operational performance in line with established goals.
  • Manage site operations from initial stages through to final product delivery.
  • Drive improvement on quality standards across the site, ensuring manufactured products meet all quality specifications.
  • Ensure site compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Implement preventive maintenance and repair strategies to minimize downtime.
  • Oversee production scheduling to minimize overtime and optimize output.
  • Regularly review production processes and recommend improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive implementation across all site operations.
  • Foster a high-performing operations team that values respect and teamwork.
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained and up-to-date on required skills and knowledge.
  • Lead regular audits as necessary.

This is a fantastic chance to join a global leader in resource recovery and re-manufacturing.

Requirements:
  • Previous experience in Production or Operations Management within a similar complex manufacturing environment, preferably in Recycling, Aggregates, Quarries, Cement, Bricks, Asphalt, etc.
  • Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.
  • Experience managing operational costs and achieving results.
  • Ability to work in a customer-focused environment.
  • Solid background in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
  • Capacity to manage and develop people.
  • Focus on cost control and efficiency.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality products.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Professional approach to work and ability to lead by example.
  • Desire to challenge existing processes and procedures to drive improvements.

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