Operations Manager - Packaging & Production

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David Morgan Centre

• full-time office-based position
• based near Parramatta
• established Warehousing, Packaging & Logistics business
• attractive salary packing and company vehicle options

About us

Wesley Mission is a large high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program

Established in 1972 David Morgan Centre is an Australian Disability Enterprise offering sustainable and competitive contract packaging services in the secondary packaging of Therapeutic Goods and Veterinary products. We exist to support Wesley Mission’s unfunded work and provide employment and training for vulnerable people including people with a disability.

Employing 90+ vulnerable employees and recognised as “one of Australia’s happiest workplaces” the service is supported by 10 permanent staff and “hands on” management. Our clients and partners include well known household brands you would find in most kitchens within NSW, who count us as both an important part of their CSR and their FMCG supply chain.

About the role

The Operations Manager - Packaging & Production, is the senior manager onsite leading a team of staff and supported employees to “do all the good they can”. You will have a passion for supporting and developing the vulnerable in our community, specifically people living with an intellectual disability. You will have well developed organisational skills, be able to communicate with people from all walks of life, be experienced at business development, and knowledge of financial systems including budgeting.

To succeed you will have a demonstrated experience managing more than 50 employees delivering products or services in a commercially competitive, ideally within a production or supply chain environment. You may have knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme or demonstrate your ability to be a quick learner in a highly regulated industry. You will have a reputation for working “on the floor” as a cheerleader not a fear leader. Your experience, skills and passion will motivate your employees and drive the business to hit monthly and quarterly KPIs.

Essential skills/knowledge

• Operations Management experience within Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing or an Australian Disability Enterprise
• Forklift Licence or willingness and ability to obtain
• Demonstrated financial acumen including the ability to manage budgets, price quotes, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting sales and business proposals to potential customers, business development and/or sales
• Ability to meet and maintain the requirements of a “Fit and Proper Person” as defined by the TGA and NDIS licencing requirements 
• Excellent written and oral skills, public speaking and presentation capabilities
• High-level problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Dynamics.

Desirable skills/knowledge

• Formal Qualifications in Warehousing, Transport and Logistics
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering or Marketing
• Understanding of Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE), NDIS and TGA frameworks
• Experience in managing vulnerable clients as employees
• Qualifications or experience working with and leading people with an intellectual disability.

Closing date: Friday 31st October 3pm.

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria to: isti.kusmandini@wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.