Plant Manager
Job no: 40005171
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
Plant Manager – rPlastics
Location: Somerton, VIC
At Visy, we are driven by innovation, powered by sustainability, and committed to making a difference. If you're ready to lead meaningful change in plastics recycling, this is your opportunity.
The Opportunity
We have a rare opportunity for a Plant Manager to lead Visy’s rPlastics facility in Somerton. As a recent addition to the Visy network, the site is undergoing significant improvements—including a major washline upgrade and site standard uplift—making this a high-impact leadership role.
Reporting to the Head of Operations – rPlastics, you’ll be accountable for the full scope of plant operations including production, safety, quality, team capability, and site projects. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, with a clear focus on improving plant reliability, embedding performance disciplines, and delivering key strategic upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all site operations to meet safety, quality, production and cost targets.
- Build and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure environmental compliance.
- Oversee production and reliability with a focus on waste reduction and yield.
- Deliver critical site improvement initiatives including a new washline installation.
- Drive employee development and ensure clarity in leadership and accountability.
- Lead the implementation of Lean tools to embed continuous improvement.
- Manage operating and capital budgets aligned with site priorities.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and lead engagement with local authorities.
What You Will Bring to the Team
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial plant operations.
- Proven track record in leading site upgrades, technical improvement or turnarounds.
- Strong people leadership with a focus on developing culture and team capability.
- Deep understanding of plant reliability, safety systems, and operational compliance.
- Lean Six Sigma certification; HACCP or ISO audit experience desirable.
What You’ll Love When You Join Us
- Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of Visy’s plastics recycling operations.
- Growth: Lead a site at a pivotal stage of transformation with support from our technical network.
- Culture: Join a business focused on sustainability, safety and operational excellence.
- Variety: A broad scope role that mixes daily operations with strategic improvement projects.
Ready to take the lead at a site on the move? Apply now and be part of Visy’s mission to close the loop on plastics.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which includes a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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