Job Description

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will lead the site production team at our Somerton rPET facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving performance across safety, people, quality, cost and productivity. You’ll lead a team of 3 Shift Supervisors and 1 Logistics Supervisor across a 24/5 operation, ensuring efficient processing of product to meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production to deliver safety, quality, cost and output targets
• Translate business goals into clear team and line targets
• Drive safe work practices, compliance and risk management
• Manage production budgets and cost performance
• Coach and develop teams to lift capability and engagement
• Drive continuous improvement and RCA-led problem solving
• Maintain SOPs, 5S, visual management and reporting standards
• Partner with Logistics to ensure smooth material flow and delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in production leadership within manufacturing
• Strong background leading teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Proven experience driving safety, quality and operational performance
• Strong coaching and people development capability
• Experience in continuous improvement, lean and problem solving (RCA)
• Commercial awareness with experience managing cost and budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What You’ll Love When You Join Us

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance and exclusive banking offers
• Purchased annual leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and keep-in-touch days
• Discounts on health and wellbeing products
• Novated lease and salary sacrifice options

About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominantly in Australia and New Zealand.
We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials from households and businesses, then remanufacture them locally into new sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are helping shape a more sustainable future.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which includes a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered.