Manufacturing Manager

Location: melbourne
Salary: $180000 per annum
Job Type: permanent
Contact: David Oliver
A leading FMCG business is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations at a large and complex manufacturing facility in central western suburbs of Melbourne. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams and embedding a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
This opportunity will suit a strong operational leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys improving systems, processes and people capability to deliver best-in-class results.

Reporting to the Site Director you will take ownership of day-to-day manufacturing operations, leading a large production team and working closely with engineering, maintenance, quality and supply chain to ensure the site consistently delivers on safety, quality and production targets.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading and developing a large production team, including frontline leaders and supervisors
  • Driving a strong safety-first culture across all manufacturing operations
  • Optimising plant performance through data analysis, process improvement and operational discipline
  • Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, yield and productivity
  • Standardising and embedding operating procedures to build workforce capability and consistency
  • Partnering cross-functionally with engineering, quality and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges
  • Supporting capital projects and operational improvement initiatives across the facility
  • Ensuring production plans are delivered to meet customer demand and operational targets
About You
You are a hands-on and engaging manufacturing leader who knows how to balance operational performance with strong people leadership.
You will bring:
  • 7+ years' experience at the production or site leadership level within FMCG or chemical manufacturing environments
  • Experience in managing site budgets and financial accumen
  • Strong exposure to lean manufacturing, operational excellence or continuous improvement frameworks
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering, science or a related discipline (preferred but not essential)
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join a well-established FMCG manufacturer with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for quality and reliability. You will play a key leadership role within the site, helping to shape performance, develop capability and drive ongoing improvement.

What’s Next?
If this sounds like the right move, click APPLY NOW to submit your application, or contact David Oliver for a confidential discussion on 0410 950 370.

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