Operations Manager 

Sector: FMCG
Location: Southwest Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $160,000 – $170,000 + Super 

About the Role

• Lead site operations within a fast-paced FMCG / food production environment
• Report directly to the Site Manager with full operational accountability
• Drive performance across safety, quality, service and cost
• Deliver production plans on time and within budget
• Champion strong safety culture and food safety compliance
• Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and site operations
• Deliver KPIs and service levels
• Ensure full compliance with WHS, HACCP and GMP standards
• Drive initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste
• Partner with Engineering to maximise plant uptime and right-first-time performance
• Develop, coach and mentor production leaders and frontline teams
• Manage labour planning, workforce performance and engagement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Technical, Logistics and Supply Chain
• Lead change management and process improvement projects
• Manage union and key stakeholder relationships where required

Skills & Experience

• Senior leadership experience within FMCG, food production or manufacturing
• Proven track record of driving operational and cultural improvement
• Demonstrated experience improving operational performance, increasing efficiency and delivering measurable business results
• Experience managing budgets and delivering cost and margin improvement
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and WHS legislation
• Experience with WMS, TMS and operational reporting systems
• Relevant degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Supply Chain (highly desirable)
• Strong commercial leadership capability with proven experience running and leading performing teams

What’s on Offer

• Permanent full-time role
• Competitive salary package + super
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing site
• Strong career progression opportunities
• High-impact role within a dynamic FMCG environment

If you are a results-driven operations leader ready to take ownership of site performance, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV directly to ghurcom@industriouspeople.com.au.