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Direct message the job poster Listgrove Ltd Global Operations Director - Executive at Listgrove Limited INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975. General Manager PET Plastics Recycling Relocation assistance available Job ref: CST /64691 The Company: We are proud to be retained by Circular Plastics Australia (CPA) to hire an exceptional opportunity for a wellrounded senior leader who is passionate about PET/polymer recycling. CPA is a leading national joint venture dedicated to advancing Australias circular economy. With $100M invested across two stateoftheart foodgrade PET recycling facilities, the company transforms postconsumer plastics into highquality recycled resin for premium packaging applications. They are innovators, collaborators, and industry leaders committed to building a more sustainable future. The Role: Reporting to the CPA (PET) Board, the General Manager will take full ownership of CPAs operational, cultural, and financial performance. Leading approximately 110 employees across two sites, this role will maximise output, lift product quality, drive operational excellence, and deliver strong shareholder returns. You will guide a highperforming Senior Leadership Team spanning Operations, Technical, WHSE, Sales, Projects, Finance, and People & Culturesetting a clear vision and elevating CPA toward global best practice in foodgrade recycled resin manufacturing. There is the potential for the right candidate, following demonstrated performance with the PET plants, to be entrusted with an additional plant producing rHDPE. Key Responsibilities: Lead operational, safety, quality, and commercial performance across two recycling plants. Build and develop a highperforming team and embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Optimise production to maximise throughput, quality, and efficiency. Implement strong operational metrics and business plans aligned to OE principles. Strengthen manufacturing and quality systems to ensure highvalue, foodgrade resin output. Drive integration and synergy across sites to enhance performance and consistency. Manage capital planning, asset performance, and longterm operational capability. Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Person Profile: Seasoned operational leader with experience in plastics, resin, recycling or related industrial manufacturing sectors. Strong preference for candidates with extensive experience of rPET resin; PE/PP experience also encouraged. 10+ years senior leadership experience at GM level with demonstrable commercial capability alongside strong expertise in operations. A handson, resultsdriven leadership style with the ability to drive change and build highperformance cultures. Strong track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement and P&L delivery. Robust personality with the gravitas to inspire the workforce and manage multiple stakeholder agendas. Proven capability leading multisite, highvolume environments. The ability to engage and influence from shop floor to boardroom. Contact: To apply please contact Conrad Taylor 0044 (0) 1789 207070 CONNECT WITH ME ON LINKEDIN. Why select Listgrove? Five Decades of Market Intelligence Unrivalled Industry Networks Recognised International brand HR Qualified Professionals To hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgroves Case Studies page. Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions: Performance through People. Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials. Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713 #J-18808-Ljbffr