Operations Manager
Job no: 50011120
Work type: Full Time
Location: Gold Coast
Operations Manager – Visy Board Yatala
Location: Yatala, QLD
About Us
Visy is a global leader in packaging, paper, and resource recovery, with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Our Visy Board division plays a critical role in delivering high-quality corrugated packaging solutions, and our Yatala site is a key part of this operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE regulations and company policies.
- Oversee and coordinate site operations including production, maintenance and dispatch teams, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met whilst delivering in full and on time to our customers.
- Manage site costs and budgets, including labour, raw materials, conversion costs, and waste reduction.
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimise plant performance.
- Ensure effective staff management, including recruitment, training, development, and succession planning.
- Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring service delivery and performance KPIs are met.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong background in operations management, with a hands-on approach and expertise in process efficiency and cost control.
- Experience managing industrial relations and working within unionised environments.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a results-driven mindset.
- Knowledge of HSE regulations, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
- Experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
What’s in it for You?
- A leadership role in a key Visy manufacturing facility.
- Opportunity to drive operational excellence and make a significant impact.
- Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
- A strong and supportive team culture.
If you are a results-driven leader ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, including a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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