Site Operations Manager
Top Cut Foods is Australia’s leading specialist butcher, proudly Australian owned and operated, with locations across Australia and Asia. We are renowned for providing high-quality protein products to large hotel chains, prestigious restaurants, and sporting stadiums.
Our extensive domestic network supports global brands, offering versatility, quality, and choice to our customers. Due to our continuous growth, we are seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to oversee and manage our Bibra Lake team.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Operations Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of manufacturing, property, plant and maintenance, logistics, and meat procurement. This leadership position requires a focus on compliance, continuous improvement, and workplace health and safety (WHS), ensuring operational excellence across all areas. As a vital member of the business leadership team, the Site Operations Manager will drive best practices, lead strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability and performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Lead and manage operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies, fostering a culture of high performance, and developing the operational team.
- Compliance & Safety: Oversee compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, focusing on continuous improvement in workplace health and safety (WHS), and promoting a safe working environment.
- Operational Performance: Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance. Maximize productivity while reducing costs and minimizing waste.
- Cost Management: Ensure effective cost control across manufacturing processes, including direct labor, materials, and equipment. Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and resource optimization.
- Strategic Direction: Provide strategic direction to ensure long-term growth, sustainability, and competitiveness. Develop and implement initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiencies, and enhance product quality.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders including the General Manager, senior leadership team, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational goals are met and continuously improved.
- Team Development: Cultivate and mentor a high-performing team, providing support, training, and development opportunities.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in manufacturing or operations management, ideally within a similar industry.
- Strong knowledge of plant and equipment maintenance, logistics, and procurement operations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and implement best practices across various departments.
- Experience in managing budgets, cost control, and resource allocation.
- A solid understanding of workplace health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g., Engineering, Business Management, or similar) are desirable.
You will play a key part in a dynamic team leading the way in product quality and innovation.
Previous applicants need not apply, and only those shortlisted will be contacted by telephone by our Recruitment Team. We would like to thank all others for their interest and wish you well in your job search.
