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General Manager Visy Glass

  • 515300
  • Melbourne - Inner, VIC
  • Full Time
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Shape the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Rarely does an opportunity arise to lead a business with the scale, complexity and strategic importance of Visy Glass ANZ.

As one of Australasia's leading integrated glass packaging manufacturers, Visy Glass plays a critical role in supporting some of the region's largest food and beverage brands while advancing Visy's circular economy strategy.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive General Manager Packaging, the General Manager, Visy Glass ANZ is accountable for the strategic, commercial and operational leadership of the Glass business across Australia and New Zealand. As a member of the Packaging Division Leadership Team, you'll influence enterprise strategy while leading a complex manufacturing operation spanning multiple sites, disciplines and markets.

This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of a significant manufacturing business at a time when operational excellence, customer partnership, sustainability and long-term competitiveness have never been more important.

Leading across manufacturing, engineering, sales, finance, planning and quality, you'll bring together diverse teams behind a shared agenda focused on performance, growth and value creation.

Success in the role will be defined by your ability to balance strategic vision with disciplined execution, strengthen commercial outcomes, elevate manufacturing capability and build a high-performing leadership culture that consistently delivers for customers, employees and shareholders.

We're seeking an accomplished executive with a proven track record leading complex manufacturing, industrial, packaging or similarly asset-intensive businesses. You bring strong commercial acumen, operational credibility and the ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. Full P&L accountability, exceptional stakeholder engagement capability and experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams will be essential.

Qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business or a related discipline are preferred, with postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.

 

What You'll Love When You Join Us

You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead one of Visy's most strategically significant manufacturing businesses.
  • Influence enterprise-wide strategy as a member of the Packaging Division Leadership Team.
  • Drive the next chapter of performance, capability and competitiveness for Visy Glass ANZ.
  • Work alongside an experienced executive leadership team committed to long-term growth and manufacturing excellence.
  • Create lasting value for customers, employees and the communities we serve.
  • Play a key role in advancing sustainable manufacturing and Australia's circular economy.

Most importantly, you'll have the mandate, support and scale to leave a lasting impact on one of Australasia's most important manufacturing businesses.

 

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations, predominantly across Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they've been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses before remanufacturing them into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes to food and beverage packaging, we're helping power Australia's circular economy through sustainable manufacturing.

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria, including a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace where everyone can thrive.

 

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