At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop manufacturing teams, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, and production.
- Company: Join Australia's largest privately owned polymer distribution and recycling company.
- Benefits: Opportunity for genuine ownership of operations and visible impact on performance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a hands-on leadership role with growth potential.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in operations management with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing and engineering operations and play a key role in improving the performance of our business. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people and driving measurable improvements across safety, production, plant reliability, cost, waste and efficiency.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will have responsibility for manufacturing and engineering employees and will work closely with other areas of the business to ensure the operation has the people, equipment and processes required to perform effectively.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading and developing manufacturing and engineering teams, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement
- Driving safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance
- Maximising plant availability, equipment utilisation and production output
- Improving material efficiency and reducing production waste and losses
- Managing labour and operational resources to meet production requirements
- Developing and managing departmental budgets, with a strong focus on cost control and financial accountability
- Establishing and managing operational KPIs and using data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
- Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions where performance falls below expectations
- Supporting workforce planning, training, skills development and succession planning
- Working collaboratively across Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Sales and other business functions
About you:
We are looking for an experienced operations leader who can balance people leadership with strong operational discipline. You will ideally bring:
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a manufacturing, processing or engineering environment
- A strong track record of leading and developing operational teams
- A practical understanding of production efficiency, plant availability and manufacturing cost control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including root cause analysis and corrective action
- Experience working with operational KPIs and using performance data to drive improvement
- Budgeting and financial management capability
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different levels and functions of a business
- A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge existing processes where a better outcome can be achieved
- Strong personal integrity, accountability and a results-focused approach
- 5+ years' experience
What Success Looks Like:
- Safety: maintaining a strong safety culture with a target of zero lost-time injuries.
- People: developing the capability of Shift Leaders and Engineering employees.
- Production: achieving production requirements in line with the business plan.
- Efficiency: improving plant, labour and material utilisation.
- Waste & Loss: reducing waste and unidentified production losses.
- Continuous Improvement: delivering sustainable operational improvements rather than short-term fixes.
This is a full-time, site-based position operating within a manufacturing and engineering environment. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong presence on the production floor and work closely with employees across the operation.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to take genuine ownership of operational performance and make a visible impact. You will have the opportunity to develop people, improve plant performance, influence investment and improvement priorities, and help shape the next stage of the operation.
Operations Manager in Melbourne employer: Martogg & Company
Martogg Group of Companies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced Operations Managers can thrive. With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead teams, drive operational excellence, and make a tangible impact in Australia's largest privately owned polymer distribution and recycling company. Located in Dandenong, VIC, our culture promotes collaboration and accountability, ensuring that every team member contributes to our mission of delivering high-quality products while fostering personal and professional growth.
