Operations Manager - Specialties Kilsyth

514985

Melbourne - East, VIC

Full Time

The Opportunity

Reporting to the State Manager, this role leads the end-to-end operations of our Specialties manufacturing site.

You’ll take full accountability for site performance across safety, people, production, service, quality and cost. Working closely with internal teams and customers, you will ensure the site delivers consistent operational outcomes while driving continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can balance people leadership with strong commercial and operational discipline in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site safety, compliance and HSE performance on the floor

Manage end-to-end manufacturing operations and output

Manage cost of convert, labour and productivity performance

Drive quality performance and reduce non-conformance

Ensure service delivery, turnaround times and customer outcomes

Lead and develop site teams across production, maintenance and planning

Manage industrial relations and HR matters across the site

Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and performance

What You Bring

Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong background in production, distribution and site operations

Experience managing site performance, cost control and P&L outcomes

Capability in continuous improvement, problem solving and project delivery

Strong understanding of safety, quality and compliance frameworks

Experience leading teams, developing capability and managing performance

Exposure to IR/ER environments within manufacturing settings

Tertiary qualification in a related field (desirable)

5S or CI-related training (advantageous)

What You’ll Love When You Join Us

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted health insurance and banking offers

Purchased annual leave options

12 weeks paid parental leave with keep-in-touch days

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Novated lease and salary sacrifice options

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.

From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we use recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

You must have full working rights in Australia.