Operations Manager - Succession Pathway to Site Manager

Posted: 13/10/2025

Closing Date: 13/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Manufacturing & Industrial

One Harvest is seeking a dynamic and driven Operations Manager to join our team in Sydney. This role offers an exciting succession pathway to Site Manager, providing an excellent opportunity for career growth within our Operations department. As a key player in the Manufacturing & Industrial sector, this permanent full-time position promises a challenging yet rewarding journey for the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

It is no secret, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's what makes us One Harvest. For over 50 years, we've been helping Australians live better lives through the fresh, healthy, and convenient foods we grow, source, and prepare. With more than 1,000 passionate team members across the country, we're driven by innovation, sustainability, and quality in everything we do.
Now is your chance to join a proudly Australian, family-owned business that's still growing strong in the FMCG Fresh Foods industry. At One Harvest, we believe in SPIRIT - supporting people with a positive, can do attitude and the drive to make a difference.
We're currently seeking a hands on and experienced Operations Manager to join our Smeaton Grange team, a key leadership role with a clear succession pathway to the Site Manager position. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results driven leader who wants to shape the future of our site operations and grow their career within a national business.

• Deliver the agreed production plan within budget, ensuring efficient conversion of raw materials into finished goods.
• Drive operational excellence through best practice systems and processes under the One Harvest Production System (OPS).
• Champion food and people safety across all factory floors.
• Maintain and report on site KPIs, driving continuous improvement across safety, delivery, quality, and financial outcomes.
• Manage business and site changes effectively, fostering collaboration and engagement across teams.
• Lead and mentor operations team, setting clear performance standards and supporting professional growth.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop succession plans and internal bench strength, preparing future leaders for success.
• Encourage collaboration across sites to share best practice and harmonise operations.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal), with experience leading large teams and maximising performance.
• Previous management experience in a similar industry is advantageous.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of effective rostering and labour management.
• Exceptional organisation, problem solving, and time management skills, with the ability to delegate and manage performance.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask, collaborating effectively with stakeholders across all business areas.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to deliver objectives on time, including setting and managing budgets.

• A genuine career development pathway to Site Manager within a high performing national business.
• Opportunities to grow your leadership capability and work alongside industry professionals.
• A collaborative, supportive environment within a dynamic and expanding company.
• The chance to contribute to a business that's making a real difference in the lives of Australians.
• Free and secure on site parking.

One Harvest are industry leaders in the Fresh Food/ FMCG industry with more than 25 years of experience. We proudly grow, harvest, process & supply fresher, healthier, easy everyday foods for everyone through our unique & value add produce into supermarkets & green grocers around the country.

One Harvest is an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace where individual strengths are valued, leading to increased diversity & innovation. A culture of inclusion leads to diversity of experience, perspective & thinking, creating an amazing place to work with better outcomes for our people & our customers. One Harvest is committed to fostering inclusion & belonging through our work, & our people are encouraged to bring their whole self to work.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a national business with a clear pathway to Site Manager. Don't miss out - submit your application via the apply now!