Site Operations Leader - Food Manufacturing

Comgroup Supplies; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation

Incentive scheme bonus

Job summary

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Site Manager to own the day-to-day leadership and culture of our Carole Park manufacturing site. You will oversee Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration, driving a high-performing culture with accountability and continuous improvement.

You will report to the CEO and coordinate people, processes, assets and services to deliver safety, productivity, cost, service, quality and compliance outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Relevant qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science, Business or Operations Management.
• Strong understanding of WHS/OHS, food safety, HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial relations and employment legislation.
• Proven leadership, coaching and team development capability.
• Experience managing budgets, maintenance and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the site across Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity and Cost.
• Maintain a strong leadership presence across Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, yield, labour efficiency and waste reduction.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, breakdown response and capital projects.
• Manage site operating costs and capital expenditure with accurate reporting to the COO and CFO.
• Provide operational leadership to Safety, Quality, HR/Training; coach and develop Managers and Team Leaders.
• Maintain audit, customer and regulatory inspection readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Team development

Continuous improvement

Financial acumen

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering/Business/Operations qualification

Job description

Comgroup Supplies is seeking an experienced Site Manager to own the day-to-day leadership and culture of our Carole Park manufacturing site. You will oversee Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality and Administration, driving a high-performing culture with accountability and continuous improvement.

You will report to the CEO and coordinate people, processes, assets and services to deliver safety, productivity, cost, service, quality and compliance outcomes.