Operations Manager

Hyne & Son; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

EAP support

Training & development

Safety culture

Work-life balance

Long-term career

Job summary

Hyne Pallets at our Melbourne site is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day performance across safety, production, people, customers and commercial outcomes. You’ll own production planning, drive improvements and maintain high customer service while building a strong safety culture on the floor.

You’ll work closely with supervisors and teams to balance people, safety and production priorities, ensuring targets are met efficiently and safely, with a clear focus on

Qualifications

• Solid experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Site Manager or similar.
• Leadership experience within manufacturing, production or a hands‑on industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing supervisors and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of safety management in an operational environment.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling and workflow management.
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of operational costs and performance.
• Experience in service delivery, planning and customer relationships.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Relevant experience in logistics, warehousing, transport coordination or a related operational field.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety‑first culture across the site.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Manage production planning, scheduling, workflow and site resources.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency and operational performance.
• Monitor site performance and turn data into practical improvement initiatives.
• Maintain product quality and high levels of customer service.
• Managing site‑based customer relationships and identifying local sales opportunities.
• Managing operational costs and supporting site profitability.
• Coordinating timely and cost‑effective feedstock purchasing.
• Preparing accurate and competitive pricing for jobs and customer quotes.
• Identifying and managing operational risks.

Skills

Ops leadership

Manufacturing experience

Team development

Safety management

Production planning

Customer relationships

Job description

Your Next Role

We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Rodpak pallet manufacturing site in Hoppers Crossing. This is a hands‑on leadership role with broad responsibility across safety, production, people, customers and commercial performance.

Based at our Hoppers Crossing site, you'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day performance of the operation, ensuring production targets, customer requirements and operational priorities are achieved safely and efficiently.

Leading from the front, you'll work closely with supervisors and production teams to build a strong safety culture, develop capability and drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Championing a strong safety‑first culture across the site
• Leading, coaching and developing supervisors and production teams
• Managing production planning, scheduling, workflow and site resources
• Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency and operational performance
• Monitoring site performance and turning data into practical improvement initiatives
• Maintaining product quality and high levels of customer service
• Managing site‑based customer relationships and identifying local sales opportunities
• Managing operational costs and supporting site profitability
• Coordinating timely and cost‑effective feedstock purchasing
• Preparing accurate and competitive pricing for jobs and customer quotes
• Identifying and managing operational risks

About you

You're a practical, commercially minded leader who enjoys being visible on the floor and close to the operation. You know how to balance people, safety, production and customer priorities while keeping a strong focus on results.

Essential

• Solid experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Site Manager or similar
• Leadership experience within manufacturing, production or a hands‑on industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing supervisors and production teams
• Strong knowledge of safety management in an operational environment
• Experience in production planning, scheduling and workflow management
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of operational costs and performance
• Experience in service delivery, planning and customer relationships
• Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Relevant experience in logistics, warehousing, transport coordination or a related operational field

Desirable

• Experience within the pallet, timber or wood manufacturing industry
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Just in Time (JIT) or continuous improvement methodologies

About us

Rodpak began as a family‑owned packaging business in the 1980s on the western outskirts of Melbourne. Since then, we have grown into a leading pallet and timber packaging manufacturer, expanding interstate and building a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.

As part of Hyne Pallets, our vision is to be recognised as industry leaders in pallets and packaging, delivering exceptional value through dependable service, innovative solutions, and outstanding product quality. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing practices, responsible sourcing, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Why Hyne Group?

When you join Rodpak, you'll become part of a business that values its people, invests in their development, and recognises their contribution.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive remuneration with annual salary and wage reviews
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth
• A strong safety culture and supportive team environment
• Work‑life balance with flexibility where operationally possible
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career with a well‑established, values‑driven business