Manufacturing Manager Job in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

About our Client

Our client is a well known local food manufacturer.

Job Description

Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, the Manufacturing Manager will have responsibility for the management of production in order to achieve a customer focused team working culture, concentrating on production efficiency, quality, health and safety and service. It is envisaged that this person will be the successor to the General Manager within the next 4 years. The site operates short runs with a lot of change over. You will be responsible for managing up to 100 people in planning, production and engineering, and need to be managed effectively to gain maximum production efficiency. You will be enthusiastic and capable of working on your own initiative. The role will require a hands-on approach with the ability to make clear, fact based decisions.

The Successful Applicant

You will be qualified to Degree level and familiar with modern manufacturing techniques. Ideally, you will be from a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing background due to the nature of the process. The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role previously, with a proven ability to manage the manufacturing resources of the plant to achieve targeted output, whilst controlling costs. You will be enthusiastic and capable of working on your own initiative. The role will require a hands-on approach with the ability to make clear, fact based decisions. A confident individual who is able to deal with people at all levels and possess excellent computer skills.

What's on Offer

An attractive package and succession planning for the right candidate.

 

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Dale Young quoting reference number A107229374 on +61 3 9607 5627.