Head of Operations

2 weeks ago

Ballarat Central, Australia Miller Leith Full time

The Company
 
This Australian-owned food manufacturer has established a strong brand and reputation as a leader in product quality and innovation within its category. Supplying all major retailers and quick-service restaurant (QSR) markets, they have become one of the largest players in its industry.
The Role
 
The Head of Operations will have a people-first approach and play a pivotal role in developing, empowering, and growing a cross-functional operations team. They will be responsible for unlocking passion, developing capabilities, strengthening accountability, and further enhancing safety culture and initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead by example, promote continuous improvement, and demonstrate strong leadership across all teams on site.
 
The Head of Operations will oversee the Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Safety teams throughout the plant.
 
Significant investments and expansions continue in manufacturing, with new lines and potential additional sites planned for the future.
 
The organization has always prioritized investment in continuous improvement initiatives, with the on-site team committed to a Continuous Improvement (CI) program and ongoing initiatives that foster an environment of innovation and creativity.
 
This role represents a unique blend of operational management, strategic direction, and a focus on continuous improvement within a thriving organization poised for further growth.
 
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and actively engaged leadership team that is well-connected, passionate, and unafraid to challenge the status quo when necessary.
 

The Candidate

The right person will have a servant-based leadership style with strong family values, They
will be humble and all focused on team success over their own at all times.
 
Their experience will include:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a variety of Senior Operations / Site Management roles, in medium or large business - preferably within the FMCG or food manufacturing sector.
  • Ability to stretch and grow overseeing multi-site manufacturing operations.
  • A strategic thinker who can develop and communicate a strong vision.
  • Proven leadership and people management experience to drive achievement towards team and business results.
  • Strong project management skills with experience overseeing large capital projects, including equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and technology implementation.
  • Experience supplying large retail and/or QSR customers, understanding their operational requirements and quality standards.
  • Strong background in continuous improvement focused environments
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel with an ability to manipulate and analyse data.

For more information
Please submit your application – only successful applicants will be contacted.

Consultant

joe@millerleith.com.au

Reference number: BH-5770-1
Profession:ManufacturingHead of Operations

Company: Miller Leith
Date posted: 3rd Dec, 2024

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