Operations Manager
About the business
A leader in their market segment our client is a well know supplier of health snack brands across Australia. With a purpose built facility, there gluten free products rank in the top 10 nationally in there respective categories.
Reporting to the General Manager this high calibre individual will lead the organisation’s key production facility in Melbourne. With total site management from production, to quality, safety, maintenance and warehouse, your focus will be to lead all functions to achieve key production and financial targets, ensuring profitability of the overall business.
About the role:
Day to day management of site personnel ensuring maximizing staff utilization and production of premium quality products with the best possible customer service at all times.
Ensure the manufacturing facility operates at peak efficiency, allowing maximum sustainable profitability, whilst maintaining all quality and safety requirements.
Ensure the development, implementation and direction of best manufacturing practices for the manufacturing site.
Manage site operation costs and budgets to ensure value and benefit to the business.
Develop suitable maintenance plans and registers to ensure all plant and equipment at the site is maintained in good working order at all times.
Skills and Experience
Formal tertiary qualifications, with a Minimum of 5 + years’ experience in similar role preferably in bar, confectionary or chocolate manufacturing .
Demonstrated experience in achieving financial targets including performance against budget and/or forecast.
Specific expertise in maintenance, quality, health and safety in an animal feed or food manufacturing environment.
Excellent interpersonal and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate outcomes within tight time frames.
Benefits and perks
The successful candidates will receive an excellent remuneration package and all the tools to succeed in the position.
Next Steps
For further information on this fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand in the industry, forward a current and relevant CV to peter@segen.com.au.
Alternatively, please call Peter Cirillo on 03 8639 5819