Manufacturing Manager
Job no: 510940
Work type: Full Time
Location: Wodonga
At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.
The Opportunity:
As Australia's leading manufacturer of Food Cans, Visy produces over 500 million cans annually, serving a wide range of industries.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the effective utilization and coordination of manufacturing resources, including raw materials, labour, and production and maintenance facilities. Your strong communication skills and ability to understand people will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion safety awareness and ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and quality systems.
- Lead the team to achieve objectives related to labour utilisation, compliance with EBA, payroll activities, safety, staff development, performance reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, housekeeping, production, service, quality, and cost control.
- Actively participate in quality system audits, build effective relationships with customers to ensure client satisfaction, and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to meet quality and supply chain goals.
- Develop and implement production and maintenance plans, maintain performance reports, and manage the introduction of new SKUs into the work area.
What We Offer:
- An essential role in a leading, sustainable packaging company.
- Competitive salary and development opportunities.
- A collaborative and problem-solving work environment.
Join us at Visy and take the next step in your career. Your journey starts here, and the opportunities are endless. Together, we can create a better world.
- Monitor and control production and maintenance outputs, weekly KPIs, and labour costs. Ensure a thorough understanding of P&L and participate actively in the budgeting process.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
- Extensive people management experience within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and SAP, with additional advantage if experienced with maintenance systems.
- A collaborative, hands-on approach and the natural ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engineering or production qualifications and/or experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong financial aptitude, particularly in production budgeting (labour and spoilage).
Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration with opportunities for succession planning and career advancement.
- Job satisfaction from working for an organization dedicated to addressing critical environmental issues and driving positive change.
- Access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.
Please contact Chantal Ganesh on chantal.ganesh@visy.com 0498666434 for a confidential discussion or apply now.
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).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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