About the Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of our Ingleburn manufacturing facility.
 
This is a key leadership position requiring a practical, decisive and results-driven individual who can bring structure, accountability and continuous improvement to a busy manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will oversee Production, Maintenance and Die Setting operations, ensuring teams are working efficiently, machinery is performing reliably and manufacturing targets are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall performance of the manufacturing facility, ensuring productivity, efficiency, quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Provide clear direction and accountability to the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Die Setters and broader manufacturing team.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs covering production output, machine downtime, labour efficiency, scrap rates and equipment performance.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical systems, procedures and improvements.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling and resource allocation to ensure manufacturing targets and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance programs are in place to minimise breakdowns and production downtime.
• Improve machine setup processes, mould changeovers and equipment reliability.
• Drive improvements in factory organisation, housekeeping, workplace standards and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, WHS compliance and operational performance.
• Provide regular performance reporting to senior management and drive a culture of ownership, teamwork and continuous improvement.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing management position, ideally within plastics manufacturing, injection moulding or a similar industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Production Managers, Maintenance Managers, supervisors and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of production planning, machinery maintenance, operational efficiency and manufacturing KPIs.
• Experience implementing systems, improving processes and driving measurable operational improvements.
• A confident, decisive leadership style with the ability to set clear expectations and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a strong presence on the factory floor.

The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to take ownership of a busy manufacturing operation and make a genuine impact on its performance.
We are looking for a leader who is comfortable making decisions, developing people, improving processes and creating a workplace culture built on accountability, efficiency and continuous improvement.
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys driving operational improvements and leading teams to achieve results, we would welcome your application.