Manufacturing Leader: Lean Ops & Safety Excellence

Aliaxis APAC; Westbrook; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Go for Zero safety culture

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

DEI council participation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aliaxis in Australia is seeking an energetic Production Manager to lead a 35-person team at the Toowoomba manufacturing site. You will drive safe, efficient production, coach leaders, and champion Lean CI across the operation.

The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and offers opportunities to shape site culture, develop future leaders and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Safety and Supply Chain to achieve outstanding performance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within plastics manufacturing, FMCG, building products or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and experience building positive safety cultures.
• Track record of leading large frontline teams and developing future leaders.
• Experience driving operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices (advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, team-first approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves when required.
• Ambition and capability to grow your career within a global manufacturing organisation.
• Experience within plastics, PVC or PE manufacturing will be viewed favourably but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to create and sustain a world-class safety culture.
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team of Team Leaders and operators.
• Drive employee engagement, accountability, capability and retention.
• Deliver production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Support and drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve productivity and enhance performance.
• Monitor and improve key metrics including OEE, productivity, scrap and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, Safety and Supply Chain to optimise site performance.
• Provide strong operational leadership through daily production reviews, problem solving and performance management.
• Support capital projects and site improvement initiatives, including new production line implementation.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership and continuous learning across the site

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety culture

Team development

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Job description

Aliaxis in Australia is seeking an energetic Production Manager to lead a 35-person team at the Toowoomba manufacturing site. You will drive safe, efficient production, coach leaders, and champion Lean CI across the operation.

The role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and offers opportunities to shape site culture, develop future leaders and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Safety and Supply Chain to achieve outstanding performance.