Manufacturing Manager (Chirnside Park)

“_Together We Explore_”
- It's not every day you find a place that gives you the opportunity to build a career as individual as you. At ITW, anything is possible. We're looking for self-starters, driven people who are curious about the world and always looking for ways to add value and make continuous improvements. Our success comes from our culture of collaboration, so if you've got the ideas, we've got the team who will support you every step of the way. ITW is a _**_Fortune 200_**_ company operating in nearly every corner of the globe. Whilst you might not be familiar with ITW, this role works with some of the premium brands in the hardware and construction products industry, such as Paslode, Pryda and Ramset._
- ITW has a unique culture
- we think like entrepreneurs and focus on achieving big goals in the simplest way possible. This is embedded into our business model and the ways we work
- it's all part of the DNA that has led to over 100 years of success globally._

**The Impact You'll Make;**

We are seeking an experienced **Manufacturing Manager** to join the team at ITW Construction at our Chirnside Park manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the protected and efficient production across our WET Plastics, Reidbox, and Reidbar teams, aligning with our customer service needs and MRD targets. You will lead the management of plastics raw material supplies and finished goods while championing the ITW 80/20 model and mentoring, leading, and developing team members. Your key focus will be delivering on the total manufacturing cost outlook.

**Primary Responsibilities;**
- Provide visible leadership and foster a safety-first culture
- Build high-performing teams and act as a mentor and leader, managing priorities and performance
- Lead operational projects to deliver on time, and within budget
- Monitor and interpret monthly manufacturing financial reports
- Manage plastics raw material suppliers and supplies
- Deliver first-time quality products efficiently
- Continually focus on cost savings initiatives and opportunities, including, and excluding capital spend projects
- Natural ‘80/20' leader
- identifies and delivers key focus areas while managing other work differently
- Champion DE&I; in support of the future operations talent pipeline

**About You;**
- Proven experience (5+ years) in a Manufacturing Operations leadership role with a strong track record of results across all aspects of operations, including safety and project management
- Ability to build and leverage influential relationships across functions to deliver results
- Strong commitment to building a safety and higher performance culture
- Experience in Quality and Safety Management Systems

**_Additional Information_**: Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ravgx