Afternoon Operations Manager – TPM & Safety Leader

McCormick Foods Australia; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Team engagement events

Job summary

McCormick Foods Australia is seeking an Operations Manager - Afternoon Shift for our Palmwoods manufacturing site. You will lead frontline leaders and operators to deliver safety, quality, delivery and cost targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will own budgets, drive TPM-based improvements, and collaborate across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to sustain high performance and engage teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Experience applying TPM methodologies to improve equipment reliability and reduce waste.
• Strong data-driven decision making using KPIs and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead afternoon shift operations including Production Supervisor and shift teams.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met with a culture of accountability.
• Manage operational budgets including labour, materials, and controllable costs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and change management.

Skills

People leadership

TPM knowledge

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations, Business, or Supply Chain

Job description

McCormick Foods Australia is seeking an Operations Manager - Afternoon Shift for our Palmwoods manufacturing site. You will lead frontline leaders and operators to deliver safety, quality, delivery and cost targets while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will own budgets, drive TPM-based improvements, and collaborate across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain to sustain high performance and engage teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment.