Senior Operations Manager for Plastics Recycling

4 days ago


North Altona, Victoria, Australia Pact Group Full time

**Company Overview**

Pact Group is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions in Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager for Plastics Recycling to join our team at our Altona site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our plastic recycling facility, ensuring efficient production and high-quality output.

**Salary:** $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

**Job Description**

As a Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing daily and weekly production schedules to achieve optimum production efficiencies and delivery-in-full-on-time (DIFOT) targets.
  • Maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and productivity across all manufacturing activities.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the team.
  • Liaising with maintenance, quality, and WHSE teams to ensure world-class standards and practices are achieved.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Science, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of SAP/MS Office suite.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role within plastics and/or recycling.
  • Collaborative and enabling approach, with a proven ability to deal with stakeholders (customers, suppliers, external bodies, and auditors).
  • Unrelenting focus on quality output that meets customer expectations.

**Benefits**

Pact Group offers a performance-based bonus scheme and supports flexible working where practicable.

**Other Information**

This role requires a strong leader who can drive business outcomes and foster a culture of operational excellence.


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