Senior Operations Manager – Lean, Safety & Growth

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

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