PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.
PERSOLKELLY brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOLKELLY, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.
About Us
Our client is a multinational corporation with a long history of producing consumer products. They are currently looking for a Production Manager (Operation Lead) to join their at their South Australia Mill.
About the role:
· Lead a manufacturing and operations team, overseeing both Family Care and B2B operations.
· Core member of mill leadership team, leading sizeable Operations team
· Ensure compliance with Manufacturing Standards for 'Best in Class' results
· Implement best practices in employee safety, product quality, and asset productivity
· Comply with regulatory EHS&S requirements in safety
· Drive culture and capabilities improvement through leadership
· Identify and mitigate risks, control safety and environmental hazards
· Coach teams in root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventative actions
· Promote, participate in, and support Quality Management System
· Accountable for Quality KPIs – RFT Make, Customer complaints, COPQ
· Communicate importance of quality to production teams
· Support QMS requirements – QNC, CAPA, complaints handling
· Maximize asset utilization with safety and quality at minimized cost
· Provide guidance on World Class Manufacturing Culture initiatives/programs
· Coach and develop team members for robust and stable manufacturing processes
· Drive operational benchmarks and implement continuous improvement
· Implement facility quality system, emphasizing process control principles
· Own Leader Standard Work, GEMBA, and Lean Six Sigma practices
· Lead team performance management and development through training and career tools
Skills and Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Sciences, or a related field
· Minimum of 10-12 years' experience in factory management/complex industrial operations, with 3-5 years in an Operational Leadership Management position
· Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage large organizations
· Strong expertise in lean six sigma and continuous improvement
· Evidence of specialized knowledge/experience in the particular discipline
· Proven track record of working with stakeholders in a matrix organization and cross-functionally
· Experience across categories (paper, personal care) will be an added advantage
HOW TO APPLY
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. Click "APPLY NOW" to register for this role or contact San Wong at ********@persolkelly.com.au and quote reference – 210231118 for any enquiries. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
You will be provided with a supportive environment and infrastructure to allow you to thrive, yet the flexibility to allow you to make your mark in the firm. You will also be rewarded with a competitive salary dependent upon experience and on- going commitment to professional development and advancement. Only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.