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Plant Manager
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney West
Plant Manager rPlastics
Location: Smithfield NSW
At Visy we want to shape the future. Together we drive innovation create sustainable solutions and solve the problems that matter. Join us and be part of a team making a real impact.
The Opportunity
Visy is a market leader in sustainable packaging and resource recovery. Our rPlastics division plays a crucial role in converting postconsumer plastic into highquality resin closing the loop on packaging waste.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of our rPlastics facility in Smithfield NSW. This site processes bale stock into foodgrade rPET and rHDPE resin contributing directly to our sustainability targets.
Reporting to the Head of Operations youll be responsible for all site operations including safety production reliability quality people leadership compliance and cost control. Youll lead a multidisciplinary team and embed a highperformance culture focused on continuous improvement environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive safety and environmental compliance leading a proactive risk and incident management culture.
- Oversee daytoday operations and deliver against production targets and quality standards.
- Lead and develop site personnel across engineering production logistics admin and quality teams.
- Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement projects to drive performance and efficiency.
- Manage plant financial performance including costpertonne OEE and labour utilisation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards including EPA HACCP and ISO requirements.
- Engage with key stakeholders internally and externally including suppliers regulatory bodies and resin customers.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing or recycling environment ideally foodgrade or plastics.
- Strong background in operations people management and performance delivery in complex environments.
- Experience with process improvement Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred).
- Strong understanding of safety quality compliance and environmental systems.
- Financial and operational acumen with a strategic mindset and results focus.
- Outstanding leadership communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
What Youll Love When You Join Us
- Purpose: Play a leading role in the circular economy by turning plastic waste into highquality resin.
- Impact: Lead a flagship site with national sustainability significance.
- Career: Build your career in one of Australias most sustainable and innovative companies.
- Culture: Join a supportive team committed to safety development and continuous improvement.
Ready to lead one of Australias most advanced recycled plastics plants Apply now.
You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which includes a criminal history check and preemployment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Back Employee Referral
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
