Operations Manager - Board, Smithfield

Visy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Purchased annual leave

12 weeks parental leave

Novated leasing

Salary sacrifice

Wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Visy is seeking an Operations Manager based at the Smithfield site in New South Wales to lead all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and profitable performance. You will report to the State General Manager and foster a high‑performance culture while developing capability across the site.

You will oversee manufacturing, maintenance, quality, technical services, safety and operational performance, manage budgets and KPIs, coach frontline leaders and drive Lean and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience leading large operational teams and developing frontline leaders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems and performance.
• Experience managing operational budgets, manufacturing KPIs and cost performance.
• Sound knowledge of HSE, industrial relations and workforce management.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on operational and customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE legislation, company policies and site standards.
• Manage manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, service and productivity targets.
• Drive operational performance through effective planning, cost control and waste reduction.
• Manage operational budgets, conversion costs and key manufacturing KPIs.
• Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders through training, succession planning and capability development.
• Oversee industrial relations, employee engagement and workforce planning.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and service partners.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Role Details

Based at our Smithfield site, the Operations Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations to deliver safe, efficient and profitable performance. Reporting to the State General Manager, you'll provide visible leadership across the site while developing capability, strengthening operational performance and fostering a high-performance culture.

With accountability across manufacturing, maintenance, quality, technical services, safety and operational performance, you'll play a key role in delivering Visy Board's strategic and commercial objectives across New South Wales.

You'll oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, operational cost performance, industrial relations and workforce capability, ensuring the site consistently delivers against safety, quality, service and financial objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE legislation, company policies and site standards.
• Manage manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, service and productivity targets.
• Drive operational performance through effective planning, cost control and waste reduction.
• Manage operational budgets, conversion costs and key manufacturing KPIs.
• Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders through training, succession planning and capability development.
• Oversee industrial relations, employee engagement and workforce planning.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and service partners.

What You'll Bring

• Proven operations leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success leading large operational teams and developing frontline leaders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems and operational performance.
• Experience managing operational budgets, manufacturing KPIs and cost performance.
• Sound knowledge of HSE, industrial relations and workforce management.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on operational and customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Love When You Join Us

• Lead a team culture that values safety, respect and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within Visy's leadership framework.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted health insurance.
• Purchased annual leave.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options.
• Discounts across health, wellbeing and lifestyle partners.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations, predominantly across Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they've been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses before remanufacturing them into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we're helping power Australia and New Zealand's food and beverage industries through circular manufacturing.

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria, including a criminal history check.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace where everyone can thrive.