Production Manager

About this opportunity Location - Altona NorthWe are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive performance across safety, quality, cost, and output. You will play a critical role in building a strong operational culture, leading teams, and ensuring that production targets are consistently met while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.The primary purpose of the role is to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by developing and executing strategies that ensure the highest standards of safety and product quality, efficient resource utilisation, and timely delivery to customersYour key responsibilities will be to:Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30 direct reportsDrive a strong safety-first culture across all operationsOversee all manufacturing activities across three shifts (24/5 and 24/7)Develop and execute operational strategies in alignment with business goals and KPIsIdentify and resolve process capability and “fitness for manufacture” issuesBuild and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, embedding best practices across all areas of responsibilityAnalyse production costs and implement strategies to improve profitability and reduce wasteManage daily and weekly production schedules to achieve optimum production efficiencies and DIFOTEnsure compliance with all regulatory and company standardsYour skills and experienceMinimum 5 years’ people leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentExtensive knowledge of plastics manufacturing and/or recycling processes, equipment, and best practices.Demonstrated experience in working within industrial, low margin, high volume businessesExperience in lean operations and utilisation of industry 4.0 technology (desirable).Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, lead high-performing teams, and manage change in complex, highly automated facilities.Proficiency in manufacturing software systems (e.g., ERP, MES).Has a continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma experience desirable)Superior communication skills, with the ability to connect across all levels at site.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.