Production Manager Job no: 510238 Work type: Full Time Location: Melbourne - East Visy began manufacturing corrugated cardboard boxes in Melbourne, Australia, in 1948 and has grown to become one of the world's leading privately owned packaging, paper and recycling companies. At Visy, we love solving problems and that's something we do better working together. We're looking for people who see what's ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.The Role;As Production Manager the main objective is to lead and manage the total Production of the Visy Specialties Kilsyth manufacturing facility.The role will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of the operations including safety, factory personnel, industrial relations and HR, process management, productivity, technical, maintenance and improvement along with convert cost responsibility, payroll and KPI reporting.The role has six main areas of responsibility:1. Management of site HSE and Compliance on the factory floor2. Management & co-ordination of the entire manufacturing process3. Management of Operational aspects of P&L4. Management of all Quality aspects and Technical interaction5. Management of Operational services to the end customer6. Management of site staff HR and industrial relations matters.Duties:• Manage production and corrugated process, overseeing personnel and ensuring compliance with management system documentation (HACCP, Safety & Quality).• Maintain quality systems and controls, meeting daily, monthly volume targets efficiently.• Optimise raw materials levels (paper, Starch) and achieve productivity targets while minimizing waste.• Provide accurate KPI and management reporting aligned with national guidelines.• Ensure a safe working environment, investigating hazards/incidents promptly and participating in HSE committees.• Implement company and site compliance policies, enforcing safety management systems.• Conduct regular safety talks, observations, and KPI reporting, addressing Work Injury Management matters.• Coordinate all aspects of the manufacturing process.What you will bring to the team: Manufacturing/Production industry experience (Corrugate board industry highly desirable)Experience in dealing with industrial relations mattersComputer systems / Microsoft suiteProcess Management and KPI reportingQuality systems and processCommercial acumenIndustrial laws and regulationsContinuous Improvement/Lean ManufacturingLeadership and Management with a strong background in operations Manufacturing management experienceStakeholder management internal/externalAnalytical, Process and Continuous Improvement focused (Lean)
