2 Plant Operations jobs in Australia
Production Manager
Kewdale, Western Australia
Wabtec Corporation
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
It's not just about your career or job title. It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
**We are offering you:**
**Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration**
**Rewards & Recognition Program**
**Discounted health insurance with Medibank**
**Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet**
**Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc**
**Access to our Employee Assistance Program**
**Who will you be working with?**
**In alignment with Wabtec's Vision, Mission, and Values, be responsible for the leadership and management of the Production Team that contributes to the overall achievement of business goals and objectives of the WA Operations.**
**How will you make a difference?**
**The Production Manager will bring energy and structure to daily operations, driving safety and efficiency in the workshop.**
**Their leadership will strengthen teamwork, reduce downtime and ensure high quality outcomes that meet customer expectations.**
**Where is the position located?**
**Kewdale, Perth WA**
**What will your typical day look like?**
**Lead and ensure compliance of EHS & Quality requirements in accordance with Wabtec policy and procedures.**
**Lead and manage production activities to ensure the achievement of KPI's included but not limited to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity and Efficiency.**
**Ensure the overhaul, repair, modification, troubleshooting, investigations and/or test of products is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions, test specifications, drawings, bulletins, production processes, EHS and Quality requirements.**
**Co-develop effective plans for production, capacity, and other resources or objectives to meet business goals and customer requirements.**
**Collaborate with other Operations team members as well as business support functions such EHS, Quality, Engineering, Sales & Projects to identify & action risks & opportunities that can influence business performance.**
**Facilitate visual board, toolbox and other business routine meetings as required.**
**Promote and lead initiatives related to Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean and 5S.**
**Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customer contacts.**
**Resolve issues and negotiate favourable outcomes in a professional manner.**
**Manage the performance of team members through coaching and feedback as well as identifying opportunities to develop and train staff to maintain a positive workplace culture and optimize capability within the team.**
**Lead the recruitment of new team members with the support of the Business Manager and HR Team.**
**Ensure the working environment, plant, tooling and equipment is always maintained to a safe, clean and orderly condition.**
**Ensure all plant, tooling and equipment is calibrated and/or has preventive maintenance carried out in accordance with relevant requirements.**
**Take ownership of responsibilities and actively contribute towards the achievement of business performance goals, delivery timeframes and customer satisfaction.**
**Willing to work outside or beyond normal hours to support business requirements.**
**Domestic or International travel may be required.**
**Perform other related duties as required to support business requirements.**
**What do we want to know about you?**
**Essential Experience**
**Certificate 3 in Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical Trade and/or higher or;**
**Five years or more related experience within a manufacturing or services environment.**
**Significant leadership experience, driving a high performing accountable workforce.**
**Effective organisational, collaboration and communication skills.**
**Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft 365 and MRP/ERP systems.**
**Adaptability to respond to changing conditions and challenges.**
**Current Driver's license.**
**Desirable Experience**
**Formal leadership or management qualification.**
**Previous experience with rollingstock components, component remanufacturing and repair.**
**An understanding of the rail industry framework & related technical issues that arise.**
**Demonstrable application of LEAN methodologies within a production environment.**
**We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.**
**Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**
**Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.**
**To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion.** **We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.**
**We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles. People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.**
**Who are we?**
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles. People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
**We are offering you:**
**Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration**
**Rewards & Recognition Program**
**Discounted health insurance with Medibank**
**Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet**
**Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc**
**Access to our Employee Assistance Program**
**Who will you be working with?**
**In alignment with Wabtec's Vision, Mission, and Values, be responsible for the leadership and management of the Production Team that contributes to the overall achievement of business goals and objectives of the WA Operations.**
**How will you make a difference?**
**The Production Manager will bring energy and structure to daily operations, driving safety and efficiency in the workshop.**
**Their leadership will strengthen teamwork, reduce downtime and ensure high quality outcomes that meet customer expectations.**
**Where is the position located?**
**Kewdale, Perth WA**
**What will your typical day look like?**
**Lead and ensure compliance of EHS & Quality requirements in accordance with Wabtec policy and procedures.**
**Lead and manage production activities to ensure the achievement of KPI's included but not limited to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity and Efficiency.**
**Ensure the overhaul, repair, modification, troubleshooting, investigations and/or test of products is carried out in accordance with relevant work instructions, test specifications, drawings, bulletins, production processes, EHS and Quality requirements.**
**Co-develop effective plans for production, capacity, and other resources or objectives to meet business goals and customer requirements.**
**Collaborate with other Operations team members as well as business support functions such EHS, Quality, Engineering, Sales & Projects to identify & action risks & opportunities that can influence business performance.**
**Facilitate visual board, toolbox and other business routine meetings as required.**
**Promote and lead initiatives related to Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean and 5S.**
**Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customer contacts.**
**Resolve issues and negotiate favourable outcomes in a professional manner.**
**Manage the performance of team members through coaching and feedback as well as identifying opportunities to develop and train staff to maintain a positive workplace culture and optimize capability within the team.**
**Lead the recruitment of new team members with the support of the Business Manager and HR Team.**
**Ensure the working environment, plant, tooling and equipment is always maintained to a safe, clean and orderly condition.**
**Ensure all plant, tooling and equipment is calibrated and/or has preventive maintenance carried out in accordance with relevant requirements.**
**Take ownership of responsibilities and actively contribute towards the achievement of business performance goals, delivery timeframes and customer satisfaction.**
**Willing to work outside or beyond normal hours to support business requirements.**
**Domestic or International travel may be required.**
**Perform other related duties as required to support business requirements.**
**What do we want to know about you?**
**Essential Experience**
**Certificate 3 in Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical Trade and/or higher or;**
**Five years or more related experience within a manufacturing or services environment.**
**Significant leadership experience, driving a high performing accountable workforce.**
**Effective organisational, collaboration and communication skills.**
**Proficient computer skills and experience with Microsoft 365 and MRP/ERP systems.**
**Adaptability to respond to changing conditions and challenges.**
**Current Driver's license.**
**Desirable Experience**
**Formal leadership or management qualification.**
**Previous experience with rollingstock components, component remanufacturing and repair.**
**An understanding of the rail industry framework & related technical issues that arise.**
**Demonstrable application of LEAN methodologies within a production environment.**
**We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.**
**Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**
**Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.**
**To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion.** **We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.**
**We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles. People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.**
**Who are we?**
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! Commitment to Embrace Diversity:**
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles. People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Production & Continuous Improvement Manager
Mascot, New South Wales
Eaton Corporation
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description
The Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) group is part of the wider Eaton Electrical Group and contains the Crouse Hinds division which manufactures high grade electrical products for hazardous, industrial, and commercial applications world-wide. We are looking for a Production and Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to work alongside customers, supply chain and production stakeholders in the management of production assemblies.
This is a highly visible role where the successful candidates will ensure the smooth implementation of the production plan and full compliance with EHS standards through supervision, risk prevention, and continuous improvement of workplace safety. The incumbent will also manage manufacturing and CI engineers as well as production staff.
**Key Duties:**
+ Manage production at our Mascot factory and lead continuous improvement initiatives and achieve CI targets.
+ Take responsibility and hold colleagues accountable for zero incidence safety culture.
+ Support EHS function by managing safety improvement opportunities and effective action completion.
+ Ensure production orders are completed efficiently and timely by maintaining highest quality and safety standards.
+ Lead CI function. Initiate kaizen events to achieve cost productivity profit plan targets.
+ Implement Lean and 5S+ techniques on production floor.
+ Work with team members to support the manufacture of new product/process development. Support new products pilot run and jigs designing.
+ Maintain quality on production floor.
+ Liaise with quality team to solve quality issues and customer complaints by taking short/long term actions.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in managing production in a manufacturing environment.
+ Experience and knowledge of Hazardous area products and certification will be advantageous but not mandatory.
+ Strong understanding Lean Six Sigma principles to drive CI culture.
+ Accountable, strong initiative and a growth mindset to drive efficiency and faster processes.
+ Tertiary qualifications in any engineering or business disciplines.
+ Excellent stakeholder and communication skills with the ability to lead and influence.
**What We Offer:**
+ Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme
+ Inclusive working environment
+ Volunteer days
+ Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity by utilising a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.
**If this sounds like you, please send through your application. We look forward to hearing from you!**
This is a highly visible role where the successful candidates will ensure the smooth implementation of the production plan and full compliance with EHS standards through supervision, risk prevention, and continuous improvement of workplace safety. The incumbent will also manage manufacturing and CI engineers as well as production staff.
**Key Duties:**
+ Manage production at our Mascot factory and lead continuous improvement initiatives and achieve CI targets.
+ Take responsibility and hold colleagues accountable for zero incidence safety culture.
+ Support EHS function by managing safety improvement opportunities and effective action completion.
+ Ensure production orders are completed efficiently and timely by maintaining highest quality and safety standards.
+ Lead CI function. Initiate kaizen events to achieve cost productivity profit plan targets.
+ Implement Lean and 5S+ techniques on production floor.
+ Work with team members to support the manufacture of new product/process development. Support new products pilot run and jigs designing.
+ Maintain quality on production floor.
+ Liaise with quality team to solve quality issues and customer complaints by taking short/long term actions.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in managing production in a manufacturing environment.
+ Experience and knowledge of Hazardous area products and certification will be advantageous but not mandatory.
+ Strong understanding Lean Six Sigma principles to drive CI culture.
+ Accountable, strong initiative and a growth mindset to drive efficiency and faster processes.
+ Tertiary qualifications in any engineering or business disciplines.
+ Excellent stakeholder and communication skills with the ability to lead and influence.
**What We Offer:**
+ Competitive salary with access to bonus scheme
+ Inclusive working environment
+ Volunteer days
+ Outstanding training and development programs for both professional and personal development
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes encourage diversity by utilising a balanced selection criteria regardless of the applicants age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Eaton prides itself in truly representing the people within our communities.
**If this sounds like you, please send through your application. We look forward to hearing from you!**
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