Operations Manager

Hands on Operations Manager role for a rapidly growing food manufacturerReport directly to the CEO controlling day to day operationsClear opportunity to shape operations, lead CAPEX projects and progress upwardsAbout The BusinessThe business specialises in healthy snacks delivered into the major retailers. Delivering to multiple channels from their custom built facility and commutable from Byron Bay/ Tweed Heads; the business is on a rapid growth trajectory and is looking for its next Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations.About The RoleReporting into the CEO and taking full accountability for manufacturing and supply chain the Operations Manager will be an integral part of the business providing leadership to the facility and a link to the Executive Team. You will lead:Factory operations covering 20 + staff and 2 lines operating 2 shift (implementing metrics to measure output, yield, downtime, OEE etc)Supply Chain, production planning and distribution logistics via their sister companies logistics teamsPurchasing and Ingredients supply and inventoryCAPEX and Projects (several CAPEX installations are planned for site)Continuous Improvement (around people capability and process/ systems)About YouYou are an Operations Manager from a small food manufacturing business or a dynamic Production/ Manufacturing Manager looking to take the step up into a Site Operations Manager role. You hold expertise with HACCP and GMP based food production and have played a strong part in equipment installations and the establishment of production performance metrics. You want to be part of a small and growing food manufacturer and are used to working in a dynamic and fast paced, hands on environment where you lead from the front and by example.Whats On Offer?Salary range of $140,000- $175,000 + super + bonusPlease contact Matthew Walker on matthew@millerleith.com.auBy engaging Miller Leith for recruitment services and/or career support, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Candidate Consent Form. For more information, please contact hello@millerleith.com.au.Privacy Policy: https://www.millerleith.com.au/privacy/ Consent Form: https://www.millerleith.com.au/candidate-consent/