Site Operations Manager

The OpportunityThis is a rare chance to step into the most senior operational leadership role at one of Australia's most respected fresh produce and food manufacturing businesses. Working with the CEO at the helm and a clear mandate for performance and growth, this is the right moment to join — and the right role to make your mark.Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you'll have full end-to-end accountability for a fast-paced, 7-day production facility in North Western Sydney. This is a genuine GM role: you own the P&L, you lead the team, and you drive the results.About the BusinessAn Australian family-owned agribusiness with over 50 years of operation. Vertically integrated across production, wholesale distribution, and supplies, this business supplies premium produce to major supermarket chains, leading restaurant groups, and specialist grocers nationally.This is not a large corporate. It's a lean, high-performing business where every leader's impact is highly visible and where the right person will have genuine influence over the direction of the operation.About the RoleAs the Site Operations Manager, you'll lead a team of approximately 50 people across production, packaging, warehousing, maintenance, quality, and safety. Your 7 direct reports span Quality & Food Safety, Production Supervisors, Maintenance, Projects, and Warehousing & Logistics.Key responsibilities include:Lead day-to-day operations of the production facility — output, quality, and service levelsOwn the site P&L and operational cost base, including labour, materials, packaging, and utilitiesDrive a continuous improvement culture using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and lift throughputManage all cold chain, warehousing, and dispatch operations to full food safety complianceOwn the end-to-end supply chain, including direct relationships with produce growers and exotic variety suppliersMaintain HACCP, SQF, and all food safety and WHS compliance obligationsPartner with the CEO and senior leadership team on performance reporting, cost initiatives, and growth strategyBuild a high-performance, safety-first culture across a diverse workforceAbout YouYou're an experienced operational leader from food manufacturing, fresh produce, FMCG, or a similarly fast-paced perishable goods environment. You've run a production site end-to-end and you've owned the numbers, not just the floor.You'll bring:Significant experience in a senior operational or site leadership role (GM, Site Manager, Operations Manager, or equivalent)Proven track record of P&L accountability and cost performance in a manufacturing or production environmentDeep knowledge of lean manufacturing, CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent), and structured problem-solvingExperience in supply chain management, cold chain logistics, and/or supplier relationship managementExceptional people leadership across a large, diverse workforceThe drive to be present, hands-on, and genuinely invested in the operationWhy This RoleReport directly to the CEO — genuine influence from day oneFull P&L ownership and end-to-end operational accountabilityBe part of a small, high-impact executive team at a genuine business inflection pointCompetitive base salary + superannuation + performance incentive