Plant Manager

Plant Manager – Manufacturing Join to apply for the Plant Manager – Manufacturing role at Beaver Process Equipment . Beaver Process Equipment makes high‑performance engineered products for the mining industry. You’ll lead our flagship Brisbane plant manufacturing our Slurryflex, Abrasiguard & Defender product lines. The Brisbane plant was established 11 years ago and now has over 5500 m² under roof and a team of over 60. 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 with your leadership. Build a legacy – create a best‑in‑class operation you’ll be proud to put your name on. The Role This is a full‑site leadership role – combining operational control, technical problem‑solving, strategic improvement, and people leadership. What you’ll own Site leadership – full site ownership including site P&L. Production – drive the daily discipline of delivering on safety, quality, production & cost. Pre‑production engineering – streamline the pre‑production engineering workflow and improve design‑for‑manufacture. Continuous improvement – train the team and drive a site‑wide culture of continuous improvement. Capital projects – scope, deliver, and commission new equipment and layout upgrades. Team – recruit, develop, and empower high‑performing leaders and crews. You will also be executing 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 (3D printing & machining), and transfer of manufacturing of a new product (Defender pinch valve). You will report into our 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. Experience Discrete manufacturing background – not continuous or batch process. Manufacturing a company's own engineered product range – ideally. Manufacturing products that are customised‑to‑order / built‑to‑order – ideally. 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 is a high‑impact leadership role with real ownership, visibility, and trust. You’ll run the Brisbane site end‑to‑end, backed by people who care about performance, not politics. Location Brisbane, Australia – based full‑time at our manufacturing plant in Salisbury. How to apply Send your resume and targeted cover letter (written by you, not AI) that addresses your motivation, career aspiration, and suitability for this opportunity. Apply now and come build something extraordinary. For more information, contact Joel McGirr from our Recruitment Team at 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