Senior Production & Operations Manager

HWI; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderys Australia seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive end-to-end plant performance, including tiered production planning, maintenance, and EHS compliance. You will oversee CAPEX projects, budgeting, and regional industrial roadmaps, ensuring on-time order fulfilment and safety first.

With 15+ years of industrial experience and strong leadership, you will mentor teams, optimize S&OP, MES and SAP integration, and deliver KPI-driven results in a high-temperature manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Science preferred in refractory production, materials or chemical engineering.
• 15+ years industrial experience with 8+ years in production management.
• Strong EHS knowledge and international exposure desirable.
• Proficient with MES, SAP and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement tiered production plans; operate MES and SAP data backflush.
• Lead maintenance, QC, utilities, and cost management to ensure on-time fulfilment.
• Drive S&OP with regional support and optimize inventory to hit OTIF ≥98%.
• Oversee CAPEX requests, project reviews, and 5-year planning with leadership.
• Uphold EHS compliance, conduct audits, drills, and safety campaigns.

Skills

Leadership

English fluent

Problem solving

Team management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP (ERP)

MES system

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Calderys Australia seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive end-to-end plant performance, including tiered production planning, maintenance, and EHS compliance. You will oversee CAPEX projects, budgeting, and regional industrial roadmaps, ensuring on-time order fulfilment and safety first.

With 15+ years of industrial experience and strong leadership, you will mentor teams, optimize S&OP, MES and SAP integration, and deliver KPI-driven results in a high-temperature manufacturing