Plant Manager - Visy Glass Penrose

• Lead an innovative team dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence.

• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

• Lead safety, quality, and cost-efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The opportunity:

We’re seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Glass manufacturing site in Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand. Reporting to the General Manager Visy Glass ANZ, you will manage a large scale, 24/7 glass manufacturing operation with full site accountability including safety, operations and financial performance.

This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for the sites performance across safety, people, production, quality, cost and service. You will lead the site leadership team, set operational direction, and drive a high-performance culture aligned to Visy’s values and business objectives.

You’ll play a critical role in delivering strong commercial outcomes while ensuring operational excellence, customer focus, and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing site leadership and operations team.

• Drive a strong safety-first culture and ensure full HSE compliance.

• Deliver production, quality and service outcomes aligned to customer demand.

• Own site financial performance including cost, productivity and margin delivery.

• Optimise plant efficiency, reliability and asset utilisation.

• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the operation.

• Partner with Sales and Supply Chain to deliver strong customer outcomes.

• Provide clear reporting, forecasting and performance insights to stakeholders.

• Build capability, engagement and accountability across the workforce.

What you will bring to the team:

• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Strong experience managing plant performance, budgets and P&L.

• Experience driving continuous improvement (Lean, CI, Six Sigma or similar).

• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong commercial and operational decision-making capability.

• Qualifications- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. Certificate IV in Leadership & Management or equivalent experience.

What You’ll Love About Visy:

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference

• Supportive Environment: Work with a team who are masters of their craft! Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.

• Perks: Completive Salary, Tools of Trade, purchase annual leave program, on-site physio and gym, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy Glass:

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! or please contact Debbie Daly on +64 20 5917 1467 for a confidential discussion.