Plant Operations Leader – Food & Beverage

Online Recruitment; Nowra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Supportive leadership

Greater responsibility in growing role

Shoalhaven location, Mon-Fri

Job summary

On Line Recruitment is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a growing food and beverage operation in the Shoalhaven. You will oversee daily plant performance, production, packaging and logistics, while leading a skilled operations team on the factory floor.

You bring a trade background (Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner or Industrial Electrician), proven leadership, and hands-on ability to keep equipment, schedules and safety practices aligned to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Experience leading people in manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and practical equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations across production, packaging and logistics.
• Coordinate people, equipment and resources to meet production targets.
• Lead the production team with clear expectations and build capability.
• Troubleshoot machinery and coordinate contractors when needed.
• Plan preventative maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify workflow improvements for safety and quality.
• Report to COO/GM on performance and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Trade qualification

Machinery maintenance

Safety standards

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical

Job description

On Line Recruitment is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for a growing food and beverage operation in the Shoalhaven. You will oversee daily plant performance, production, packaging and logistics, while leading a skilled operations team on the factory floor.

You bring a trade background (Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Fitter & Turner or Industrial Electrician), proven leadership, and hands-on ability to keep equipment, schedules and safety practices aligned to deliver reliable