Senior Operations Manager

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At Tooheys, we're not just about brewing great beer;
we're about creating unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of our products to bring communities together, spark conversations, and create lasting memories.

Within the Supply Chain team at Tooheys, we are empowered to make a difference by delivering best-in-class manufacturing solutions. As part of this exciting venture, we are seeking a Senior Operations Manager (internally referred to as Packaging Manager) to join our leadership team at our Brewery in Lidcombe on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Brewery Director, you will focus on:

• Leadership and Strategy:
  Set the direction and strategy for our packaging department, guiding a team of 120+ members to achieve world-class performance results. Champion a high-growth culture and lead high-performing teams.
• Process Excellence:
  Develop and implement the packaging strategy, master planning, manning, and line philosophy to deliver sustainable costs, productivity, and customer delivery.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive effective deployment and enhancement of our Best Practice Processes. Lead line performance improvement across OEE and ME through changeover effectiveness, start-ups, and autonomous maintenance.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM):
  Guide the team on the TPM journey, ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of the packaging process.
• Safety and Culture:
  Prioritise safety and promote Lion's safety culture, fostering an environment of safety excellence.

About You:

• Change Management:
  Proven experience driving change and influencing people and teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Process Improvement:
  High-level process improvement skills, with strong analytical abilities and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Coaching and Accountability:
  Ability to coach for performance, ensuring accountability, and driving results through your team.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong background in FMCG manufacturing and/or engineering, with proficiency in lean principles.
• Resilience:
  Managerial courage and resilience to navigate and lead through challenges.

What's on offer?

• Transformational Journey:
  Be a key player in our exciting transformational journey with a robust strategy in place.
• Cross-Departmental Exposure:
  Gain experience and exposure to all departments on-site from one role.
• Empowerment and Ownership:
  Take full ownership of your role, driving innovation and excellence end-to-end.
• Impactful Leadership:
  Lead with passion and make a tangible impact on process improvement and team performance.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Join a company that is dedicated to driving inclusion, diversity, and gender parity across all teams and areas of the business.

Are you hesitating to apply because you don't meet all the criteria? If you align with our values at Lion, we encourage you to still click on the apply button so we can explore your unique skill set and the value you could add to our team.

Apply Now and Be Part of Something Extraordinary at Tooheys!