Plant Manager – Manufacturing
Beaver Process Equipment invites you to lead and transform our Brisbane manufacturing plant. As the Plant Manager, you'll own everything that happens on site—from safety and quality to production, engineering, capital projects, and team development. You will also be responsible for a capital program to double the plant's capacity over the next 3 years.
The Role
This is a full‐site leadership role that combines operational control, technical problem‐solving, strategic improvement, and people leadership. You'll run a build‐to‐order production system using configure‐to‐order and engineer‐to‐order workflows in a hybrid job shop environment with separate value streams for each product family.
What You'll Own
Site leadership – full ownership of all aspects of the site.
Production – drive daily discipline across safety, quality, production, and cost.
Pre‐production engineering – improve design‐for‐manufacture and streamline workflows.
Capital projects – deliver a major capital program to double the plant's capacity over 3 years.
Manufacturing engineering – drive process development, equipment upgrades, layout improvements, and bring in‐house all processes for maximum control & quality.
Continuous improvement – train the team and drive a site‐wide improvement culture.
Team – recruit, develop, and empower high‐performing managers, leaders, and teams.
You will also execute a pipeline of improvement projects—including bringing new processes in‐house, re‐arranging workshop layout, workshop facility upgrades, commissioning new equipment, upgrading quality (QA/QC), new tooling design & manufacture (3 D printing & machining), and transfer of manufacturing of a new product (Defender pinch valve). You report to the executive leader responsible for all operations.
Who You Are
We're looking for a hands‐on, disciplined manufacturing leader who takes full ownership, drives standards, and brings structure and accountability to every part of the plant.
Profiles
Step‐Up Candidate – Early‐mid career, already leading a manufacturing team, ready to take charge of a full site.
Seasoned Plant Leader – Already run a manufacturing site end‐to‐end, ready to apply lessons in a high‐trust environment.
Experience
Must have a discrete manufacturing background (not continuous or batch process).
Ideally have manufactured a company's own engineered product range.
Ideally have manufactured customised‐to‐order or built‐to‐order products.
Character Traits
Problem‐solver – inquisitive, analytical, and always looking for a better way.
Calm under pressure – steady, focused, and clear‐headed when things get tough.
Driven & accountable – proactive, dependable, and takes ownership to get results.
Inspiring leader – leads by example, earns trust, and brings out the best in diverse teams.
High standards – relentless on safety, quality, and improvement every single day.
You must also be a strong fit for our 'No BS' Beaver Core Values.
What's In It For You
This high‐impact leadership role offers real ownership, visibility, and trust. You'll run the Brisbane site end‐to‐end, backed by people who care about performance, not politics.
What's Special About This Role
Real ownership – full control of the plant with trust, authority, and clear accountability.
Serious backing – work for an owner who invests in manufacturing with a long‐term vision.
Pride & purpose – lead a site that reflects your standards and transforms under your leadership.
Build a legacy – create a best‐in‐class operation you'll be proud to put your name on.
Location
Brisbane, Australia – based full‐time at our manufacturing plant in Salisbury. Relocation and visa support available for the right candidate.
How to Apply
We are looking for serious candidates ready to build something. If you believe you are the right manufacturing leader for the job, show us. Send your resume and a targeted cover letter (written by you, not AI) that addresses:
Your motivation – why you are interested in this specific role?
Your career aspiration – your future vision for your career?
Your suitability – why you are the right person for this opportunity?
Apply now and come build something extraordinary.
For more information, contact Joel Mc Girr from our Recruitment Team at joel.mcgirr@beaverprocess.com.au.
About Us
Beaver Process Equipment is an Australian engineered product business. It manufactures high‐performance slurry piping, hoses, and valves for mineral process plants and pipelines. It is part of the Beaver Group, a private holding company that invests in great Australian businesses to grow them for the long term. #J-18808-Ljbffr
