General Manager – Western Suburbs

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General Manager experienced in driving change

Summary about this job

General/Business Unit Manager

Company: Private Advertiser

Location: Brisbane

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-6056-8402

Fax: +61-7-6762-8672

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We are looking for a resilient leader who is ready to take on an established business needing a strong General Manager experienced in driving change.  Our manufacturing business is a customer focused products supplier to the agricultural sector.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager is responsible for overseeing all facets of our Queensland facility’s safety, production, operations and sales including processing, production, maintenance, product quality, business development and client satisfaction.

Responsible for full P&L management, this role is accountable for managing and optimising plant efficiency, production driving sustainable sales growth and client satisfaction. As a member of the leadership team, the General Manager will demonstrate strong safety leadership and achieve operational effectiveness through the diligent management of health and safety, team culture and the development and engagement of staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day operation of the Queensland production facility including financial accountability.
  • Continuous improvement of the plant operational output and efficiency.
  • Collaboration with the Sales and Marketing team to drive customer satisfaction and product development.
  • Overall business performance inclusive of cost control and waste elimination.
  • Health, Safety and Environmental management.
  • Staff engagement and culture.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualification in a Manufacturing, Management or Operations discipline or other related fields.
  • Seven or more years’ experience in a key leadership or management role at a manufacturing facility.
  • Previous experience or strong understanding of budgeting and expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
  • Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office to analyse data and trends.
  • Previous experience implementing and using continuous improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing to drive improvement.
  • Previous experience or broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.

Personal Attributes:

We are seeking a resilient leader who has the will and persistence necessary to drive organisational change where it is required. The successful candidate will have previous experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment, as well as the ability to motivate people while assessing and developing employee skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be essential as will the ability to lead decision making processes and encourage continuous improvement in a team environment.

Candidates from farming or horticultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role please call Jasmin 0406 205 953.

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