General Manager

Consolidated Plastics and Epoxy Pty Ltd; Queensland; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Engineering Plastics Products is seeking a seasoned General Manager to steer the business through its next growth phase. This hands-on executive will lead manufacturing, engineering, sales and administration while delivering sustained profitability.

The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with proven leadership, strategic thinking and practical operations expertise across manufacturing, engineering and supply chains, in a safety‑conscious, quality‑driven

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Manager or Senior Management role.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of growth and profitability improvement.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong operational and supply chain management expertise.

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

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

People management

Financial acumen

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

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.