Site Manager

Job Description
Location : Kwinana, South of Fremantle, WA
Salary : $130k - $150k + Super + Bonus
Role Highlights : This isn't a "business as usual" role. It's a rebuild. The right person will lead a team through real cultural change, operational upgrades, and future-focused investment. It's an opportunity for someone ready to roll up their sleeves and lead a site into the future.
Role Overview
This WA manufacturing site has a proud local legacy. Known for producing premium agricultural and garden care products, it's been part of the community for decades.
In recent years, it's undergone a significant transition, shifting from a privately run operation to being part of a national network with strong investment and clear long-term vision.
Now, it needs a leader to drive the next phase.
You'll report to the National Operations Director and oversee a team of around 25, including 3 direct reports across production, dispatch, and maintenance.
Your role? Bring clarity, consistency, and care to a team that's ready for direction. Lift standards, build trust, and make this site a workplace people are proud to be part of.
Responsibilities:
Full site responsibility across safety, production, maintenance, and despatch
Build culture and capability within a team that needs strong leadership
Drive continuous improvement across operations and plant efficiency
Manage operational KPIs and lead site planning and reporting
Oversee safety systems, hazard identification, audits and action plans
Coach and support your direct reports to embed accountability and engagement
Collaborate with national leadership and contribute to local and global initiatives
Candidate Profile
You might be a Production Manager or Operations Manager who's had some exposure to site management and is ready to take the next step. You've led teams, driven improvement, and now you're looking for a site to truly make your own with support from senior leaders to grow into full P&L responsibility.
Or, you might already be a Site Manager, Plant Manager, or Factory Manager looking for a new challenge - somewhere you can have real ownership, drive long-term change, and build a legacy as part of a wider, national manufacturing network.
Either way, you're a people-first leader who thrives in complex environments.
You're not just present on the floor - you're engaged.
You know transformation takes time, energy, and consistency.
You can prioritise, take action, and lead teams through ambiguity to a better way of working.
We're Looking For:
Proven people leadership experience in manufacturing
Strong understanding of safety, plant operations, and production performance
Hands-on leadership style – engaged, present, and accountable
Systems awareness (SAP preferred), with a structured approach to reporting and planning
A change mindset – someone who thrives on the opportunity to build, improve, and lift standards
Culture & Benefits
Join a respected, values-led manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation in the industry. Producing a range of well-known & loved agricultural products
You'll be joining a national business in growth mode, backed by private equity and serious about investing in people and operations. This site is key to the company's future – and you'll have real autonomy to shape what that looks like.
Full-time permanent leadership role
Well recognised and respected heritage brand
5 x days on-site, Monday to Friday . No weekends or nights
Ongoing opportunity for growth and development
Leadership pathways, including visiting all other sites in AUS/NZ, liaise with other Site Managers, leaders and the wider business
Close support from the group and senior leaders to ensure you succeed, however full autonomy to run the site.
Salary package: $130k – $150k + Super + 10% Bonus
Apply
If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "apply" link below. The reference number for this role is CD60432. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will receive feedback from us, either via email or a telephone call.
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