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Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: BairnsdaleJob Category: Manufacturing & IndustrialLead with Purpose. Operate with Excellence. Grow with Us.At One Harvest, were proud to bring fresh salads and value-added vegetables to households across Australia. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Site Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Bairnsdale site driving performance, continuous improvement, and a strong culture of safety and integrity.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleAs the Site Operations Manager, you will be a key member of our Site Steering Team and be responsible for leading operational excellence while maintaining a strategic view of the sites capabilities and future direction. You will ensure our people, systems, and processes are aligned to deliver against One Harvests Production System (OPS) and Zero Harm goals, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver daily production plans safely, efficiently, and within budget.Lead, develop, and mentor operations teams across multiple functions.Champion food safety, Zero Harm initiatives, and compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.Drive year-on-year improvement through CI, automation, and waste elimination projects.Collaborate across departments to ensure strong supply chain performance and exceptional customer service.Maintain robust succession plans and workforce capability through people and capability initiatives.Promote adherence to the One Harvest Way of Working and SPIRIT values.Success Will Be Measured ByAchievement of site KPIs across safety, quality, service, cost, and people.Improved OEE and operational margin through structured CI efforts.Uplift in food safety performance, yield, and service delivery (>98% DIFFOT).High levels of team engagement, capability, and internal talent mobility.Strong vendor and stakeholder relationships and site audit outcomes.About YouYou are a resilient and strategic operations leader with:Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG operational leadership.Proven ability to deliver results through people and process optimization.Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety compliance.A collaborative mindset and demonstrated ability to influence across functions.A passion for coaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.A commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and innovation.Why One Harvest?Be part of a family-owned business that is growing and investing in innovation.Play a critical role in shaping site success and future capability.Collaborative, values-driven workplace with a strong focus on development.Competitive salary package and performance-based opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr