QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree or other relevant Higher Education Qualification (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in a large Blue Chip Manufacturing environment- Global FMCG or Consumer industry would be advantageous
• Proven examples of success in People planning, drivers of performance and inspiring large teams
• Understanding of ‘Lean Manufacturing Principles’ and interconnectivity with business results, Productivity Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)
• Background in Production Management or Manufacturing excellence and Efficiency improvements

SOFT/ TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent Problem solving skills across People, Process and Technical ie. Equipment
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to pivot and adapt accordingly to meet ever-changing business environment
• Project champion who can lead all relevant parties in flawless execution
• Absolutely critical is People skills- Strong leadership, People Planning and strategic resourcing
• Financial Acumen, understanding of Financial principles and adept in owning budgets
• Demonstrate ‘Challenger Mindset’ within a regulated environment
• Autonomy and ability to balance long-term strategic priorities with short-term business needs
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and foster strong internal relationships with cross-functional stakeholders from Commercial, HSE, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering etc.
• Highly agile and flexible to lead across a 24 hour Production business

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold responsibility of ‘Nominated Person’ under Section 37(1)(e) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
• Leadership of strategic & operational direction of total production facility
• Cross-functional partnership & influencing to ensure delivery of site KPI’s / operational requirements
• Lead a team of 90 including approx. 8 x direct reports
• Responsible for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Financial performance across Manufacturing and Packaging for the Virginia, Brisbane site
• Ensure quality & seamless training processes having systems in place to grow a highly skilled and flexible workforce
• Lead the monitoring, tracking & communication of production performance results of each month, whilst highlighting strategies and projects for improvements
• Ensure adherence to budget and timely closure of gaps in areas such as activity recovery, expense management, headcount, yield etc
• Schedule attainment to Production plan
• Implementation of Global Manufacturing Excellence principles whilst implementing opportunities to execute manufacturing best practice across the facility
• Identification and delivery of Production related projects in areas such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Sustainability
• Team engagement and achievement of annual ‘Your Voice’ engagement survey deliverables
• Team skills coverage and individual growth agenda, including leadership of production L&D
• Participation in annual budget cycles submitting plans for future productivity improvements
• Submission of minor CapEx to maintain or improve production environment
• Up-front costing and Production of NPD in accordance with project timelines