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Form of workAbout Us:
Our company is a leading manufacturer of surfactants in the Australian/New Zealand market. We have been servicing the chemical industry for over 80 years and are proud of our long local history as an Australian manufacturer.
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager who is looking to join our leadership team and is passionate about delivering high performance and zero harm.
About the role:
Based at Wetherill Park, an opportunity exists for an experienced Production Manager for a permanent full-time position overseeing the production of a 24/7 chemical manufacturing plant.
Your duties will include:
- Work with production personnel to positively change the philosophy relating to safe working practices, driving to zero injuries to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible production.
- Provide leadership to the plant operating teams to build and strengthen the self-managed work teams.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives, including manpower schedules/requirements.
- Prioritises production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and material supply.
- Manage the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of manufacturing including out of hours to achieve of customer satisfaction.
- Ownership of production improvement activities, coordinating with technical department and sales.
- Participate fully in daily briefings and other meetings or required training.
- Making suggestions for process improvements within area of responsibility.
- Making responsibility for your own safety, complying with Albright & Wilson’s safe working practices and following PPE direction and contributing to a healthy and safe working environment.
- review and process electronic timesheets in a timely manner
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a leadership position for a minimum five (5) years
- Previous experience working with chemicals in an industrial environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of chemical plant and understand chemical/control processes (essential).
- Proven understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation.
- Experience leading and working with a unionised workforce.
- High level of organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines
- Advanced communication skills and the ability to convey information both verbally and written in various formats.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport with all stakeholders
- Clear problem solver with the ability to apply logic or reasoning, identify problems and provide the best solution.
To be considered for this role, you will be:
- Eligible to work full-time in Australia
- Seeking career to grow and develop skills
What we offer:
- Onsite parking
- A great team environment
- Work/life balance
- Training and development opportunities
- Albright & Wilson Family Day
- Monthly BBQ's
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Initiatives
If this sounds like the role you are looking for - APPLY NOW!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31st March 2024
