At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a glass production line, driving safety, quality, and performance improvements.
- Company: Join Visy, a leader in sustainable manufacturing with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, employee discounts, wellbeing programs, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainability while advancing your career in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in glass manufacturing and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Lead a critical glass manufacturing operation and drive performance improvements that make a measurable impact.
- Lead a key production line within one of Australia's largest glass manufacturing operations.
- Drive continuous improvement, quality and cost reduction initiatives.
- Build your career with a leader in sustainable manufacturing
Based at Visy’s Spotswood Glass Manufacturing site and reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Production Line Manager is responsible for the performance of an allocated production line operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
You'll act as the operational leader for your line, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance while working closely with technical specialists, maintenance and production teams to achieve operational excellence.
This is a Monday to Friday role (typically 7am to 4pm) with an on-call requirement to support the operation when required.
What you’ll do
- Lead the overall performance of a 24/7 glass container production line, delivering safety, quality, productivity and cost targets
- Analyse production and quality data to identify trends, solve problems and improve operational outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives that deliver measurable results
- Partner with Forming Specialists, maintenance and quality teams to optimise glass forming performance, maximise efficiencies and minimise defects
- Influence and engage shift teams to achieve performance targets and operational standards
- Foster a strong safety culture within a high-risk manufacturing environment
What you’ll bring
- 5+ years’ experience in glass container manufacturing, with strong knowledge of glass forming processes
- Technical expertise gained through engineering qualifications and/or significant manufacturing experience, with a demonstrated ability to improve manufacturing performance.
Bachelor’s degree (Production, Engineering, or related discipline) is preferred.
- Proven production, manufacturing or operations management experience within a 24/7 industrial environment
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret production and quality data to make sound operational decisions
- Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple teams
- Excellent software skills, including MS Office and other analytical tools
What you’ll love when you join us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
- Employee Benefits: Access retail discounts, wellbeing programs and employee support services
- Novated Leasing: Take advantage of attractive salary packaging and vehicle leasing options
- 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.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical.
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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Production Line Manager employer: Visy
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