Operations Manager

Hyne & Son Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with annual-s

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

Strong safety culture

Work-life balance

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Rodpak, a leading pallet and timber packaging manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Hoppers Crossing site in Melbourne. You will lead safety, production, people and customer-focused performance, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently.

You'll work closely with supervisors and teams to build a strong safety culture, drive continuous improvement, manage planning and costs, and maintain high product quality and customer service.

Qualifications

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

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 performance.
• Monitor site performance and translate data into improvement initiatives.
• Maintain product quality and high levels of customer service.
• Manage site-based customer relationships and identify local sales opportunities.
• Manage operational costs and support site profitability.
• Coordinate feedstock purchasing and pricing for jobs and quotes.
• Identify and manage operational risks.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Production planning

Cost management

Customer relationships

Problem solving

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

Hyne Timber is one of Australia’s largest producers of sawn timber products, a leader in preservative treatments and an iconic supplier to the Australian construction industry. We are a 100-year-old plus, family owned business with an innovative spirit, progressive culture and plenty of opportunity. With multiple locations along the Australian east coast, Hyne’s 600 employees, deliver an exceptional quality service that provides customer focused solutions in a sustainable manner. Achieving a sustainable future is a shared commitment between Hyne Timber, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we operate.

Hyne Timber is one of Australia’s largest producers of sawn timber products, a leader in preservative treatments and an iconic supplier to the Australian construction industry. We are a 100-year-old plus, family owned business with an innovative spirit, progressive culture and plenty of opportunity. With multiple locations along the Australian east coast, Hyne’s 600 employees, deliver an exceptional quality service that provides customer focused solutions in a sustainable manner. Achieving a sustainable future is a shared commitment between Hyne Timber, our employees, business partners and the communities in which we operate.

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