Opportunities

The opportunity:

As a Hot End Co-Ordinator, you will work in a full-time permanent role, on a rolling shift pattern, over 4 days on and 4 days off, at our Visy Glass, Penrose, site. Reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll be hands-on in building capability, and be responsible for the effective utilisation and co-ordination of the machinery under your control. In this role you will work in the Hot end of the Plant, utilising your glass package production knowledge, to support a dedicated production team, driving safety, efficiency, and quality while supporting ongoing improvement initiatives. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operating all I.S Forming Machines at the hot end of the manufacturing plant.
• Being fully conversant on all aspects of machine operation, forming and quality processes and systems.
• Lead by example to embed and maintain a strong safety-first culture.
• Accurate record keeping both electronic and manual.
• Ensure the quality of the glass packaging meets the specifications required of Visy Glass.
• In the event of the Shift Managers absence, you will step up as temporary acting Shift Manager. 

What you will bring to the team:

As our Hot End Co-Ordinator you will have minimum 7 years’ operation experience, gained within a glass packaging manufacturing environment. You’ll have an exceptional ability for quality control and defect analysis, with an ability to work under urgency and pressure while maintaining high standards. You will have excellent written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster – 2 days/2 nights, 4 days off! 
• Quality control and defect analysis- You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and productivity systems.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused leadership style.
• Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.

What You’ll Love About Visy:

On When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy RDOs and a set roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate with shift and weekend penal rates, Canteen that serves hot meals, on-site physio and gym, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy Glass:

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

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 –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

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.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.