Operations Manager

Posted 06 July 2021
LocationMelbourne
DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
Reference756257

Job description

Company:

The company is an Australian meat processor, mainly dealing with overseas customers providing a diverse range of Meat products.
They pride their products on being of the highest quality for local and international markets.

Vision for Candidate:
  • Candidate drives improvement and efficiencies within the company.
  • Be responsible for overseeing and managing the operation side of the business with a focus on developing staff, introduce process improvements and be prepared to work closely with collaborative teams when priorities arise. 
  • Providing clear direction to all staff for day to day tasks and maintain the Production site.
  • Some of the key decision makers you will work closely with are Operations & strategic planning, Innovation, Quality, Maintenance, Finance and Senior Management.  
Key Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience gained in a similar role within the meat industry at management level.
  • In depth knowledge and experience in a fast-moving meat processing site, particularly implementing operations, planning, production and/or packaging improvements.
  • High level knowledge and/or experience in the area of meat processing and knowledge of end-to-end supply in a FMCG function.
Essential:
  • Strong leadership skills that build cohesive teams, along with a productive and positive workplace culture.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal and external parties.
  • Detailed orientated ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks to meet scheduling priorities, demands and timelines.
  • Lean Practitioner / Quality Assurance certification and/or a relevant Food Safety Accreditation is preferred, however not essential.
  • Tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded.
What we can offer you?
  • Competitive Salary
  • Relocation Assistance
Location:

Eastern Melbourne Suburbs, Victoria.