General Manager

Consolidated Plastics and Epoxy; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Plastics and Epoxy in Paget QLD is seeking an experienced General Manager to drive the next growth phase. You will lead manufacturing, engineering, sales and administration with a hands-on, strategic approach and a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, commercial acumen, and a track record of profitability improvement, managing end-to-end operations and building key customer relationships in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a General Manager or equivalent role.
• Proven track record of revenue growth and profitability improvement.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Extensive operational and supply chain management expertise.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on leadership approach.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the business.
• Develop and execute growth strategies to increase revenue and market share.
• Lead manufacturing, production, engineering, sales and administration teams.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and cost control initiatives.
• Ensure the achievement of financial targets, budgets, and profitability objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop management and operational teams.
• Oversee quality systems, workplace health and safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, products and markets.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and customer focus.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

People management

Operations

Supply chain

Strategic thinking

Education

Business / Engineering / Manufacturing degree

Job description

Consolidated Plastics and Epoxy – Paget QLD

At Consolidated Engineering Plastics Products, we are at the forefront of innovation in the plastics industry. Our commitment to excellence and sustainability drives us to create high quality engineering plastics products that meet the diverse needs of our clients. We are committed to innovation, sustainability and growth.

With a strong heritage and future focused approach, we are seeking an experienced and commercially driven General Manager to lead our business through its next phase of growth. This is a senior leadership role for a hands–on executive with strong operational, financial, and strategic management expertise within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the business

Develop and execute growth strategies to increase revenue and market share

Lead manufacturing, production, engineering, sales and administration teams

Drive operational efficiency, productivity improvements, and cost control initiatives

Ensure the achievement of financial targets, budgets, and profitability objectives

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders

Lead, mentor and develop management and operational teams

Oversee quality systems, workplace health and safety, and regulatory compliance

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, products and markets

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and customer focus

The ideal candidate will possess:

Proven experience in a General Manger or Senior Management role

Strong commercial acumen with a track record of business growth and profitability improvement

Excellent leadership and people management skills

Strong operational and supply chain management expertise

Strategic thinking combined with a hands–on leadership approach

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.