Site Manager - Gibson Island

Visy Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainability initiatives

Supportive environment

Career growth

Employee benefits

Novated leasing

Job summary

Visy Group in Brisbane seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead the Gibson Island Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and drive end-to-end site safety, people leadership, financial performance, productivity and customer outcomes.

The role requires a proven operational leader who thrives in heavy industrial environments, delivering continuous improvement while building high-performing teams. You will report to the State Operations Manager and shape the site’s safety culture and performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, processing, recycling or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record in safe, quality-focused operations and budget oversight.
• Strong experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop leaders and frontline teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including budget and cost management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Gibson Island MRF, with accountable safety, quality, productivity and customer outcomes.
• Develop and coach site teams to build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, quality, recovery rates and cost efficiency.
• Manage site budgets, operating expenditure and profitability outcomes, ensuring strong financial performance.
• Lead operational planning across production, maintenance, safety and quality functions to meet targets.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders to support site success.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Safety and quality focus

Job description

• Lead a strategically important Materials Recovery Facility in Brisbane
• Drive safety, performance and continuous improvement across a 24/6 operation
• Make a real impact in Australia's largest integrated recycling and manufacturing business

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead our Gibson Island Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), one of Queensland's key recycling operations. Reporting to the State Operations Manager, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for site safety, people leadership, financial performance, operational productivity, quality, compliance and customer outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proven operational leader who thrives in manufacturing, processing, FMCG, recycling or other heavy industrial environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams.

What you'll do:

• Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Gibson Island MRF, with accountability for safety, quality, productivity and customer outcomes
• Develop and coach site teams to build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and operational excellence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance, quality, recovery rates and cost efficiency
• Manage site budgets, operational expenditure and profitability outcomes, ensuring strong financial performance
• Lead operational planning across production, maintenance, safety and quality functions to achieve business targets
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders to support site success

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing, processing, recycling, resource recovery, FMCG, food production or other heavy industrial environments
• Proven success leading safe, quality-focused and high-performing operations
• Strong experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and performance outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop leaders and frontline teams
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget and cost management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
• Employee Benefits: Access retail discounts, wellbeing programs and employee support services
• Novated Leasing: Take advantage of attractive salary packaging and vehicle leasing options

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We believe materials are not truly recycled until they’re made into something new - and it all starts with Visy Recycling. As Australia’s largest recycler, our extensive network of recycling operations is integrated with our manufacturing sites. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. We believe materials are not truly recycled until they’re made into something new - and it all starts with Visy Recycling. As Australia’s largest recycler, our extensive network of recycling operations is integrated with our manufacturing sites. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging.

You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

This role is only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.