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TE Connectivity Plant Manager in 3 Burnet Road<br/>Warnervale, Australia
Plant Manager
Posting Start Date: 4/8/26
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Job Description:
Job Overview
Lead end-to-end operations of our Australian cable accessory warehouse and kitting facility, with full accountability for day-to-day plant management, long-term strategic planning, and sub-region supply chain oversight. This role oversees warehouse operations, precision kitting assembly, production control, inventory management, logistics, and team leadership, while driving operational excellence (TEOA), upholding rigorous EH&S & wellbeing compliance, and managing industrial relations in a unionized Australian workplace.
Job Responsibilities
Operations & Warehouse Management:
Oversee the full warehouse lifecycle (goods receipt, storage, picking, dispatch) and production control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities; develop and implement standardized SOPs to ensure compliance, efficiency, and orderliness across all plant functions.
Optimize warehouse layout to maximize space utilization and ensure safe, accessible storage of material.
Manage inventory accuracy via cycle counts, and annual stock counting; maintain system/physical stock alignment. Oversee the management of product movements and inventory accuracy, ensuring customer and quality expectations are met.
Lead cable accessory kitting operations: define component matching, quantity ratios, and part number verification standards; eliminate miss-kitting (wrong quantity/part number) to ensure 100% order accuracy.
Optimize workflows, allocate labor/equipment resources, and reduce error/rework rates to make sure the On Time Delivery and Inventory target are met.
Drive operational excellence (TEOA) and quality: review processes, systems, and KPIs to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across all functions; establish and achieve Operation Productivity and Material Productivity targets.
Leadership & Culture
Produce inspirational leadership with a "lead from the front" attitude for all employees using best practices, encouraging development and excellence of service across the business.
Leading staffing, development, and performance management programs for plant employees; managing, motivating, and developing management team.
Provide direction and coordination to employees ensuring motivation and commitment to the company. Create a strong culture of communication and collaboration.
Manage industrial relations: negotiate enterprise agreements, wage reviews, and benefit packages with Australian trade unions; demonstrate proven experience leading a workforce in a unionized environment.
Deliver SOP-aligned training programs for all staff, address employee development needs, and minimize staff turnover.
Optimise reporting systems to maximise efficiencies.
Regularly meet with internal customers and team members to ensure production and service meet and exceed expectations.
Improve the annual EVC survey score by well execution of the “Energize- WOW”
EH&S Management
Partner with the EH&S Coordinator to build a proactive Environment, Health & Safety, and wellbeing culture; promote awareness of all company and regulatory requirements to all relevant stakeholders.
Fully embrace and communicate EH&S objectives, demonstrate strong collaborative and inclusive behaviors, and effectively role model a positive safety culture.
Embed EH&S into all operational plans and model positive safety behaviors.
Ensure full EH&S compliance, conduct regular safety audits and training, and eliminate operational risks to achieve zero safety incidents plans.
Financial & General Duties:
Manage the operational budget accordingly, optimize costs (labour, materials, equipment, logistics), and drive profitability.
Exercise authority for expenditure as approved by the Delegation of Authority.
Attend leadership meetings, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Complete ad-hoc tasks as assigned by senior management.
Remain up to date with current policies and procedures and adhere to these.
Undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the position.
Job Requirements
Relevant business qualification preferably in operations, supply chain or logistics.
Minimum ten years of operations management and leadership experience in a technology dispatch or warehouse environment with a turnover of up to AUD $100M
SAP system experience
Proficient with Microsoft office technology
Experience leading workforce in a unionized environment
Strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with key stakeholders and customers.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Sound leadership and motivational skills.
Passion and energy.
Strong team orientation to positively influence others.
High attention to detail.
Flexible and can adjust to changing circumstances/ thrives in a dynamic environment.
Quality focused, and achievement orientated.
Comfortable within a matrix organisation
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
Job Locations:
3 Burnet Road
Warnervale, New South Wales 2259
Australia
Posting City: Warnervale
Job Country: Australia
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 150393
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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