Day Shift Manager

Opal is an innovative and solutions led paper and packaging group striving for excellence in everything we do. A member of NIPPON PAPER GROUP, Opal has operations in Australia and New Zealand, making us one of Australasia's leading packaging companies. Discover Opal…. We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce. We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability! Discover the Opportunity…. Opal Fibre Packaging Australia provides a full service offering in corrugated cardboard box packaging from design and product testing through to supply chain integration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Day Shift Manager to join the team at our site in Bibra Lake. The Day Shift Manager (7am - 3pm) is responsible for ensuring production targets are met by providing support and direction to teams. The successful incumbent will drive a sustainable operation with focus on continuous improvement to deliver all safety, quality and production targets in accordance with quality standards. This includes: • Lead safety by example through consistent actions and zero tolerance for unsafe conditions and behaviours • Support daily site meeting with prepared WIP report, advising current status of issues and actions carried out • Supervise production to meet customer requirements and to optimize production efficiencies in keeping with meeting customer and business requirements • Monitor production output and address delays or bottlenecks • Encourage and lead employee engagement through open two-way communications and developing and fostering structured improvement activities • Oversee all administrative functions such as payroll submissions, to be completed in an accurate and timely manner • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring that all SOPs and policies are adhered to Discover your sustainable future… We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change. For this role we would ideally like you to have: • Proven experience leading teams within a fast-paced & dynamic manufacturing environment • Experience with SAP systems would be advantageous • Basic to intermediate skills with Microsoft Office programs Excel & Word • Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Motivate teams in a positive way, while driving accountability • The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team • A proactive mindset and experience driving continuous improvements Discover more… by visiting our website at www.opalanz.com Find out about Opal - follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/opal-packaging/ Applications are open to both internal and external candidates. If this sounds like the opportunity for you apply now!