At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee plant operations, coordinate production, and improve processes in a hands-on role.
- Company: On Line Recruitment connects reliable people with quality opportunities across Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and local employment in Shoalhaven.
- Other info: Opportunity to implement new systems and enhance existing workflows.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on manufacturing operations and lead a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Trade or technical background with experience in plant operations and team management.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 $ per year.
Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
About Us
On Line Recruitment is a trusted labour hire and recruitment provider connecting reliable people with quality opportunities across Australia. We pride ourselves on strong communication, ongoing support, and delivering positive outcomes for both clients and candidates.
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to take ownership of plant operations and make a genuine impact on how a manufacturing operation runs? We are seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to join a well-established food and beverage manufacturing operation in the Shoalhaven area. Reporting to the COO and General Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations across production, packaging and logistics, ensuring workflow, resources and processes are running efficiently. This is a hands-on operational role where you'll work closely with the production team, coordinate workflow and resources, troubleshoot issues and identify practical opportunities to improve the way the plant operates.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating production, packaging and logistics requirements across the operation
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure production and logistics requirements are met
- Providing hands-on technical troubleshooting and support across the plant
- Identifying opportunities to improve production processes, systems and workflow
- Coordinating and managing a team of production and operational staff
- Supporting a strong focus on safety, quality and efficient production
- Monitoring day-to-day plant operations and addressing issues as they arise
About You
We're looking for someone who is practical, technically minded and confident coordinating people and production requirements. Ideally, you will have:
- A trade or technical background, such as Fitter & Turner, Electrical or a similar discipline
- Hands-on experience within a manufacturing space
- Previous experience coordinating production and logistics
- Experience supervising or managing a team of workers
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- A practical approach to implementing new systems and improving processes
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Requirements
- Trade or technical qualification is highly desirable
- Previous production and logistics coordination experience
- Demonstrated team management or supervisory experience
- Full Australian working rights
- Current Driver's Licence
What We Offer
- $100,000 - $120,000 salary package pending skills and experience
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Local employment in the Shoalhaven area
- Opportunity to take ownership of plant operations and processes
- A role where you can apply your technical and operational experience
- The opportunity to implement new systems and improve existing workflows
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