Production Manager - Manufacturing

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are seeking a Production Manager - Manufacturing to lead manufacturing operations at our Helidon site, with end-to-end accountability for production across Assembly and Extrusion.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Manufacturing Centre, this role is the single point of accountability for delivering safe operations, high-quality product and competitive unit costs that meet customer and market demand. You will play a key role in shaping site performance, leading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a strong, engaged manufacturing team.

As a member of the Helidon Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver production outcomes aligned to site and business objectives.

What you will be doing

• Setting and role-modelling high standards across safety, health, environment and security (SHES), including leading investigations and ensuring compliance with procedures and standards.
• Delivering production volumes and quality outcomes in line with customer, market and business requirements.
• Executing daily, weekly and monthly production plans, including contribution to the S&OP process.
• Managing production costs, unit costs and operating budgets.
• Leading production teams through clear performance objectives, coaching, development and talent management.
• Ensuring effective permit-to-work processes to support safe and efficient maintenance execution.
• Owning site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and embedding a performance-driven culture.
• Approving production documentation and contributing to monthly business and performance reporting.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Science.
• Extensive manufacturing experience, typically 7+ years post-qualification, including strong people leadership experience.
• Proven capability leading teams in an operational manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production performance, cost control and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence across a broad stakeholder group and operate effectively as part of a site leadership team.
• Clear, confident communication and decision-making capability.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.