Head of Production

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** Head of Production
- Virginia Site**
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* Location:

Virginia, Brisbane***
* *** Unique Leadership role
*** Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and
** third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally**.Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by
** making self-care as simple as it should be
** for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At the core of this mission is our
** 100+ loved brands**, our
** 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites
** and four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including
** Natures Own, Cenovis, Ostelin, Telfast, Buscopan and Bisolvon.
**** B Corp certified in multiple markets**, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at
** About the job
** As
** Head of Production**, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic and operational direction of our
* Virginia* manufacturing site in Brisbane. Your mission is to ensure exceptional service to customers and consumers through safe, cost-effective operations while upholding our uncompromising quality standards.

This leadership role oversees all aspects of
** Manufacturing and Packaging**, including delivering production plans, achieving financial targets, driving new product development, and spearheading packaging innovation. You’ll champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, and efficiency gains across the facility.

As a functional leader, you will influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams—Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Excellence, and HSE—to build a high-performing, sustainable operation. Your ability to foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners will be key to success.
** Main Responsibilities**
* ** Safety, Quality, Productivity & Financial Performance**:
Own site KPIs across manufacturing and packaging.
* Act as the **‘Nominated Person’ under Section 37(1)(e) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989**.
* Lead strategic and operational direction for the entire production facility.
* Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet operational goals
* ** Team Leadership**:
Manage a team of up to 120 employees, including 8 x direct reports
* Build a skilled, flexible workforce through robust training and development systems.
* Monitor, track, and communicate monthly production performance, identifying improvement strategies
* Ensure budget adherence and close gaps in areas such as activity recovery, expense management, headcount, and yield
* Achieve schedule attainment aligned with production plans.
* Implement
** Global Manufacturing Excellence principles** (e.g., Opella Performance System) and best practices
* Deliver projects focused on Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Sustainability.
* Drive team engagement and deliver on annual **‘Your Voice’ survey
** commitments* Oversee skills coverage and individual growth plans, including production L&D
* Participate in annual budget cycles and submit productivity improvement plans
* Manage minor Cap Ex submissions and NPD costing in line with project timelines.
* Maintain safe systems of work and risk-free environment, complying with corporate and legal health and safety requirements
** About You
***
* Qualifications:

*** Degree qualified in Engineering or similar discipline
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* Experience:

*** Technical (Engineering) background and Production Leadership within GMP environment- FMCG Industry preferred
* Proven
** people leadership
** with a track record of meeting team & individual development
* Proven history of achieving both Production KPI's and Continuous Improvement on those KPI's
* Strong problem-solving skills across people, processes, and technical challenges
* Ability to thrive in a regulated environment while embracing a
** Challenger Mindset**.
* Solid financial acumen and comfort managing budgets
* Understanding of
** Lean Manufacturing principles
** and their impact on business results
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* Skills:

*** Skilled influencer across…