Our Pact Packaging division is pioneering a whole of product lifecycle approach to sustainable packaging solutions.  

Partnering with global brands to local producers, we integrate supply chain efficiencies and sustainable practices into everything we design and manufacture. 

Job Description

As the Manufacturing Manager at our Blacktown Dairy and Beverage site with a highly engaged team of around 30 across 3 shifts, you will own and drive value through the significant levers of safety, people, quality, efficiency, and cost.  

 With your leadership capability to “get things done” safely and effectively, you will uplift capability across the site to ensure and embed a culture of continuous improvement whilst maintaining the highest safety standards.

With a proven ability to inspire, develop and transform a strong tenured team, you will drive operational improvements across the site acting as the catalyst for change.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Demonstrate genuine safety-first leadership, leading by example and ensuring that all Company policies, procedures, and processes are adhered to, understood, and practiced
• Develop front line capabilities, continuous improvement and foster Lean manufacturing practises to achieve high performance
• Setting the overall strategy and standards for best to improve efficiency minimise production downtime
• Manage daily and weekly production schedule for achieving optimum production efficiencies and DIFOT
• Work closely with Quality/Supply Chain and Engineering to optimise production performance and ensuring operational excellence in all areas of production
• Provide leadership, coaching, support, and performance management
• Ensure all ISO, HACCP and GMP standards and practices are achieved.

Your skills and experience

• Visible belief and demonstrated leadership in driving a Zero Harm culture
•  knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques
• Working background in manufacturing environment, which embraces operational excellence
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong & effective communication skills to lead and inspire the operations team.
• Proven background in continuous Improvement and change management experience
• Outstanding aptitude to communicate with a wide range of people coupled with coaching & development skills.
• Be outcomes focused with the ability to balance production, safety, and resources

Join our expanding team in Sydney! With the opening of our new NSW warehouse, we're on the lookout for experienced Warehouse Operators / Pick Packers who are ready to hit the ground running. Our dynamic environment requires individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting, ensuring our operations run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to customer queries
• Receiving incoming stock
• Efficiently picking orders from designated pick slips
• Preparing goods for dispatch
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organisation
• Handling necessary paperwork
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a high-paced environment

This is a full-time, permanent position located at our warehouse facility in Minchinbury, NSW.

You must have full working rights with no restrictions.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Check. This is at no cost to you.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a Baseline AGSVA security clearance.

We procure, inspect, test and ship various protective equipment. In addition, we train both new and existing Defence personnel to use the supplied equipment. As technology improves, so does our focus on equipment that protects and responds to developing CBRN threats.

Located at our site in Prestons and reporting to the Production Supervisor, the duties of the Production Operator include:

• Load and unload containers of equipment - at times by hand (up to 20kg boxes) and/or forklift
• Maintain the asset register and build records
• Inspect and prepare returned equipment for laundry and minor repairs.
• Perform basic technical tasks like equipment calibrations
• Respond to customer enquiries and changes to their requirements
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by following EHS policies and WHS Act standards

This team operates from the site five (5) days per week. To ensure that equipment is shipped successfully to Australian Defence locations, team members travel to these locations for 1 - 2 nights to ensure they arrive.

We are looking for Operator/Maintainer to join our Geraldton team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves expert maintenance services while operating and maintaining both fixed and mobile plant equipment as needed (inclusive of unloading trucks).

This job is crucial to ensuring the efficient and safe operation of plant equipment.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Proven experience as a Fixed Plant Operator Maintainer.
• Familiarity with plant maintenance and ore stockpile management.
• Mechanically minded, with a strong ambition to learn new skills.
• Strong communication skills for effective reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to perform under pressure and in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to work across both day and night shifts as required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to complying with Australian Federal Laws and Western Australia state laws and regulations.  Good record-keeping is essential for compliance purposes.

This is a permanent opportunity, based in Geraldton, working 12 hour shifts on a 4/4/4 roster.  

• Are you passionate about helping others and eager to find a role where you have shift flexibility?
• Industry-leading Tow Training program includes full training and support to obtain your Tow Truck Certificate.
• Be a part of a team that’s been named most satisfied customer for Roadside Assistance for the fourth year in a row by Canstar! 

What You'll Do

NRMA Tow Truck Operators play an important role in supporting our members across Australia by helping to keep them safe and moving.  You will be on the frontline providing towing assistance while creating memorable member experiences.

A day in the life of includes:

• Responding to road service calls, loading, transporting and unloading vehicles. Doing so in in a professional manner while adhering to all road rules. 
• Helping to represent the NRMA brand by understanding the needs of the customer and demonstrating customer-first service solutions.
• Utilising your towing and transportation expertise to analyse the vehicle breakdown position and identify the most appropriate action to recover, secure and transport the vehicle according with safety standards and tow truck regulations.
• Ensure clear and appropriate communication with members, ensuring member safety and excellent customer service at all stages during the recovery process.
• Maintain tools, uniforms and equipment so that presentation is kept to a high standard and in a serviceable condition.
• Actively contribute to working groups, toolbox talks, trials and committees to enhance operations.
• Check out a video of the day in the life of an NRMA towie below!

What You'll Bring

• A full valid NSW Medium Rigid Driver’s License (or higher)  
• A valid Tow Truck Driver’s Certificate or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencement. (How to apply)
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster over a 7-day week (including public holidays) – for 12-hour shifts between 6:00am – 8:00pm.  
• Exceptional customer service skills and demonstrated experience to work effectively across diverse communities.     
• Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices with the ability to follow safe work procedures to ensure the highest level of safety is maintained.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.     
• A strong team player with a flexible and robust attitude, together with a positive mindset. 
• An ability to adapt to change and work within new and changing parameters. 
• A passion for transportation, cars or trucking and/or relevant experience in the industry is desirable.
• This position will be based out of our Prestons depot and you will be required to pick up and drop off your tow truck from this location daily. 

What’s in it for You

• Industry-leading Tow Training program at the new NRMA Towing Centre for Excellence including full training and support to obtain your Tow Truck Certificate.
• Full training and support provided at the NRMA Towing Centre, including ride-along coaching with experienced drivers.
• Generous discounts on NRMA insurance products including car, home and travel.
• Travel discounts on car rentals, cruises and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks & Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more!
• Be a part of a team that’s been named most satisfied customer for Roadside Assistance for the fourth year in a row by Canstar.
• Join one of Australia’s largest mutual organisations built for members, unlocking a career of unlimited potential.

Additional Information 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a phone interview, please monitor your email inbox including junk mail.

If you have been referred, don’t forget to note this in your application. If you have applied for this position within the last 6 months, you don’t need to reapply – your application will be assessed, and we will be in touch if your application is shortlisted further.

Please note: an offer for this role will be subject to successful pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment medical assessments and a National Police Check. A Driving History check will be requested prior to the interview stage and must pass NRMA’s Driving History requirements for this position.