Production Manager

Company DescriptionOur Pact Recycling Locally sources and verifies recycled material which is what consumers and brand owners are demanding. To deliver this at scale, we are investing in world leading sorting, washing and processing technologies to produce the highest quality, locally sourced recycled resins.Please visit us on www.pactgroup.comJob DescriptionAbout this opportunityThe primary purpose of the Production Manager is the overall management and performance of end-to-end operations producing an estimated 5,000 tonnes of recycled resin per year.The Production Manager is responsible for managing operations of the plastic recycling plant. Whilst this position will be a day shift role, you will have four direct reports Maintenance Fitter & three Shift Leaders, operating on a 24/5 roster at the Wacol facility which will result in non-frequent site meetings across all shifts and supporting any breakdowns that occur.Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead by example, across all areas of accountability including WHSE, Quality, and Leadership, promoting a Zero Harm Culture at all times
• Identify process capability and product “fit for manufacture” issues which impact quality performance
• Actively work with HR and the General Manager to develop, train and succession plan across the operation
• Manage the ER / IR programs across the business and ensure effective industrial climate to deliver the business outcomes
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to ensure production efficiency (OEE) meets the customer and business requirements, embedding a continuous improvement culture
• Monitor and report on operational KPI’s and initiate corrective actions via continuous improvement activities

Your skills and experienceTo be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Ideally have a background in plastics recycling
• Managed a similar industrial based manufacturing business
• Sound background in managing and leading small teams
• Worked in a 24/5 environment
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Open, direct, and respectful communication skills

Qualifications

• Relevant trade background, (eg. Boilermaker, fitter)
• Tertiary qualifications, (eg. Engineering)