PRODUCTION MANAGER (Plastics Recovery & Sorting) Job Hiring in Australia for Resource Innovative Recycling Solutions

Sep 08, 2026

Job Description

Job Opportunities in Australia!Job Vacancy: PRODUCTION MANAGER (Plastics Recovery & Sorting) Employer/Company: Resource Innovative Recycling Solutions Job Location: AustraliaPRODUCTION MANAGER (Plastics Recovery & Sorting)Qualifications:At least 5 years of experience running production in heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, materials processing, recycling, or a closely related environment.Proven experience in plastics recovery, polymer sorting, or resource recovery.Experience leading a small production crew, including staff rostering, training, coaching, and performance improvement.Hands-on experience operating and managing a sorting or separation plant.Practical experience with material separation technologies such as optical, near-infrared, X-ray, eddy current, or density separation.Comfortable and experienced operating a skid steer and forklift.Strong understanding of production processes, material handling, sorting, separation, and plant operations.Able to monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and recovery rates.Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Able to identify equipment or process issues and take appropriate corrective action.Experience working in heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, recycling, or materials-processing environments.Strong leadership and team-management skills.Able to motivate, train, and develop employees through practical coaching and supervision.Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements in an industrial environment.Physically capable of working in a hands-on production and plant environment.Able to safely operate mobile plant and material-handling equipment.Strong attention to detail, particularly in material sorting and product quality.Good organizational and time-management skills.Reliable, proactive, practical, and results-oriented.Able to work independently while coordinating effectively with production and maintenance teams.Responsibilities:Manage and oversee daily production activities within the plastics recovery and sorting plant.Plan, organize, and monitor production activities to meet operational targets and processing requirements.Supervise a small production crew and coordinate daily work assignments.Prepare and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate production coverage.Train, coach, and support team members to improve their skills, productivity, and work quality.Lead by example through hands-on involvement in plant operations and material processing.Operate and monitor sorting and separation equipment used in plastics recovery.Oversee the processing and separation of recovered plastics and other recyclable materials.Monitor optical and near-infrared sorting systems and ensure proper separation performance.Work with X-ray, eddy current, density separation, or other material separation technologies when applicable.Identify and address issues affecting sorting accuracy, throughput, product quality, or plant efficiency.Monitor production rates, material flows, equipment performance, and processing outputs.Inspect recovered materials and ensure appropriate sorting and quality standards are maintained.Coordinate material feeding, sorting, processing, storage, and movement within the facility.Assist with equipment changeovers, adjustments, cleaning, and routine operational checks.Identify equipment malfunctions and coordinate corrective action with maintenance personnel.Operate a skid steer and forklift for material handling and production support.Safely move, load, unload, and position recyclable materials, products, bins, and other plant materials.Ensure proper housekeeping and maintain clean, organized production and processing areas.Monitor workplace conditions and address operational hazards promptly.Enforce safe work practices, site procedures, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings, safety briefings, and production meetings.Monitor crew performance and provide feedback to improve productivity and work practices.Maintain production records, operational reports, and relevant processing information.Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, material recovery rates, product quality, and waste reduction.Coordinate with management, maintenance personnel, and other operational teams to resolve production issues.Perform other production management, plant operation, and recycling-related duties assigned by management.Requirements:Resume with 2×2 picturesPassportNBIEmployment CertificatesSchool RecordsVisit our office for Initial Screening at: GlobalSuccess Overseas Employment Services Unit M7, Mezzanine Floor, Victoria de Manila 1, Taft Avenue, Malate, ManilaFor manpower pooling only. No fees in any form and/or purpose will be collected from applicants. Beware of Illegal recruiters and human traffickers

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