Production Manager
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LocationMelbourne, ALTONA NORTH, au
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedDec 19, 2025 · 10mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Solid tenure people leadership experience in manufacturing
Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or recycling
Background in high-volume environments
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training
Experience with ERP / MES systems
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
Knowledge of Australian WHS regulations
Skills
ERP
MES
Company Description
Circular Plastics Australia was formed by a unique industry partnership determined to provide more sustainable packaging solutions. We have leveraged the unique skills and complementary expertise of each like minded joint venture partner to build scaled end-to-end solutions that will successfully accelerate a local circular economy.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Site Leadership Team, with full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations at a highly automated recycling facility producing approximately 20,000 tonnes of recycled resin per year.
This is a senior operational leadership role, with 4 direct reports and a team of 30 production operators, you will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost performance, and employee engagement across a multi-shift operation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Workplace Health, Safety & Environment (WHSE), Lead a strong safety-first culture with full compliance to WHSE legislation and site procedures
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Partner with WHSE teams to implement and monitor safety systems and risk controls
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Conduct safety audits and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
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Oversee manufacturing activities across three shifts (24/5 and 24/7)
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Deliver production targets of approximately 20,000 tonnes per annum
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Develop and execute operational strategies aligned to KPIs
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Ensure products are manufactured to specification and delivered on time
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Resolve process capability and “fit for manufacture” issues
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Ensure accountability to quality standards
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Continuous Improvement including leading lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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Using data and analytics to drive decision-making
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Lead, coach, and develop operational teams
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Drive performance management and engagement
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Support training, capability development, and succession planning
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Manage production schedules to achieve DIFOT targets
About You:
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Solid tenure people leadership experience in manufacturing
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Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or recycling
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Background in high-volume environments
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Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Qualifications
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Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training
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Experience with ERP / MES systems
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
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Knowledge of Australian WHS regulations