Site Manager - Yatala Location
Job no: 40001287
Work type: Full Time
Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Lead and inspire a team to achieve outstanding performance
- Be part of a company dedicated to sustainable practices and innovation
- Develop your career with outstanding training and growth opportunities.
Exciting opportunity fit for someone who knows their tools, thinks strategically, and thrives in a role that’s both challenging and rewarding!
Visy is powering the circular economy, by providing sustainable, digitally advanced supply chain solutions. We combine our substantial volume, footprint and infrastructure – rooted in our 75 years of manufacturing experience, to provide customised logistics solutions to the industrial, beverage and consumer goods sectors. Offering a range of logistics services from warehousing, contract logistics, linehaul, intermodal transport, global freight forwarding and bulk logistics, we do logistics differently.
The Role:
We are looking for a hands-on leader with trade experience who’s ready to take charge! Visy is seeking a Manufacturing Site Manager to oversee operations of our sort and repair Centre for pallets, top frames, and divider boards in Yatala, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a company that is committed to sustainability and excellence.
As the Manufacturing Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient use of people and equipment while maintaining safe, cost-effective distribution activities that align with customer expectations. The ideal candidate will excel in planning, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement across the site. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have strong experience in supply chain, and are ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!"
What You’ll Do:
- Lead & Manage: Oversee day-to-day operations, guiding a team of 12 to maximize production performance.
- Safety First: Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Performance Focused: Drive best practice initiatives, support your team in hitting key targets, and champion continuous improvement.
- Resource Management: Plan labour coverage to align with budgets, SLAs, and delivery schedules.
- Equipment & Maintenance: Manage routine and breakdown maintenance activities and cleaning plans to maintain peak efficiency.
- Quality Control: Conduct daily audits, train staff, and ensure returnable packaging meets manufacturing standards.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth production and on-time deliveries.
- Administrative: Manage all direct reports in relation to wages, payroll, annual leave and performance management.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing, trades or production leadership.
- A high level of mechanical aptitude and expertise in maintenance and repairs is highly advantageous.
- Experience in shift operations and team supervision.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols, compliance, and process optimization.
- A proactive and results-driven mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment driving continuous improvement.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Must have a forklift license.
What you will love:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
- Work life Balance: Enjoy great hours to help you balance your professional and personal life
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).
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
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Applications close: E. Australia Standard Time
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