Production Manager

Lead. Improve. Deliver.

Competitive salary + Super, Clear progression pathways

At SPL, we are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our laundry production operations and drive safety, quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes across the site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee day-to-day production activities, develop high-performing teams, and continuously improve operational performance. You will work closely with operational leaders, maintenance teams, customer-facing teams, and key stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading production operations while ensuring compliance, productivity, quality standards, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and develop production teams to create a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS legislation, company policies and operational procedures.
• Oversee daily production operations to consistently deliver quality, productivity and customer service outcomes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and optimise resources.
• Manage production planning and workforce allocation to meet customer demand and operational targets.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Maintenance teams to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage operational performance, budgets, contractors and suppliers to support business objectives and service excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a production, manufacturing, processing or operational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and build high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success improving productivity, efficiency, quality and service outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and a commitment to fostering a safety-first culture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience managing operational performance, budgets and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, with OH&S, First Aid or High-Risk Licences considered advantageous.

Why Join SPL?

• Join a business that values Safety, Respect, Accountability and Continuous Improvement.
• Lead a critical operation with the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
• Be part of a business committed to customer excellence and operational innovation.

About SPL

SPL provides linen services to customers in the accommodation, healthcare and mining sectors.  SPL has grown rapidly over the past 3 years with over 1,000 employees, 15 fixed locations and 7 linen hubs and counting. Boasting the two largest laundries in the Southern Hemisphere, SPL has a vision to become a world class provider through innovation.  SPL are constantly creating solutions for our customers by continually investing in technology to assist our customers to manage their linen circulation and spend whilst also achieving the smallest carbon footprint possible.

SPL acknowledges that those with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enhance our workplace and our capability for innovation.  Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability and LGBTQIA+ people are encouraged to apply for any advertised position, they may be suitable for, within SPL.

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