Manager Operations – Burdekin Region (open to relocation) …, Burdekin Shire

Manager Operations – Burdekin Region, Tropical North Queensland, Australia Oversee a major manufacturing operation while shaping performance, safety, and culture. What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary package + 14.5% super
- Be home every night while overseeing a large-scale industrial site
- Clear pathway to Group leadership opportunities
- Make a meaningful impact within a regional community About Us Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, operating eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also a major producer of renewable energy from biomass and bioethanol, contributing to a more sustainable energy future. About The Role As Manager Operations , you will be responsible for one of our major sugar manufacturing sites, with accountability for safety, production, and performance. This is a senior leadership role where you will guide operational outcomes and foster a positive, inclusive culture across the site. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to support plant performance, ensure safe and reliable operations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You will be a visible and approachable leader, supporting capability development within your team while ensuring consistent operational delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-impact operation while maintaining strong connections to the local community. You’ll be joining a collaborative and down-to-earth leadership team, supported by a General Manager who is approachable, pragmatic, and genuinely invested in their people. They value open communication, back their team to get on with the job, and bring a steady, calm presence to a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all site operations, including crushing, production, cogeneration, and quality outcomes
- Support a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Develop and support a high-performing team, including succession planning and capability development
- Enhance plant performance through effective shutdown planning, maintenance coordination, and improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Group leadership and stakeholders to deliver operational plans, budgets, and long‑term asset outcomes About You
- Tertiary qualification in engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent industry experience
- Senior operational leadership experience within a heavy industrial or process environment
- Experience within manufacturing operations, ideally within sugar or similar industries
- Strong understanding of processing operations and plant performance
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices
- Postgraduate or formal leadership qualifications
- Experience supporting cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Why Wilmar At Wilmar, you’ll be part of a business that combines global scale with strong regional connections. We offer opportunities for career progression, the ability to contribute to large‑scale operations, and the chance to make a meaningful difference both within the business and the community. Recruitment Process Shortlisted candidates will progress through a structured assessment process, including interviews, reference checks, medical assessment, and a national police check, aligned to the responsibilities of this role. Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an equal chance employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr79k