Osborne Richardson is partnering exclusively with a highly successful food manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Operations Manager for a key leadership position within their Brisbane operation. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing and highly automated manufacturing business supplying major retail and food service customers across Australia and internationally. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of site operations including Production, Warehouse and Inventory functions, while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, quality, customer service and people performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a large operational workforce within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Drive site performance across safety, quality, productivity, yield, labour efficiency and customer service metrics Develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth and profitability Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehouse operations Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers and external partners Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement and teamwork Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality and statutory requirements Contribute to strategic planning and operational decision-making as part of the senior leadership team About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate: Significant leadership experience within food manufacturing, FMCG or a related high-volume manufacturing environment Proven experience managing large operational teams in complex manufacturing settings Strong commercial acumen with responsibility for budgets, labour management, yield and operational KPIs A track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives Exceptional people leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills Experience operating within highly automated manufacturing environments will be highly regarded Strong communication, planning and problem-solving capabilities What's on Offer • Senior leadership position reporting directly to the General Manager • Opportunity to lead a large-scale manufacturing operation • Growing business with significant investment and future expansion plans • Attractive executive salary package • Supportive and collaborative leadership team Please send your current resume and cover letter to Natasha Donaghy at natasha@osbornerichardson.com.au or apply online.
