Site Manager

About Us

For over a century, our Paints & Coatings brands have helped shape the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that define Australia and New Zealand. From protecting iconic landmarks to adding colour to everyday spaces, our work makes a lasting impact.

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup and home to some of the region’s most trusted and beloved brands including Dulux, Berger, Acratex, British Paints, and Porter’s Paints - you’ll be joining a team of passionate people globally who are proud to create, innovate, and lead.

We’re consistently recognised as one of ANZ’s most trusted brands, and we’re committed to building better futures - for our customers, our communities, and our people.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead the end‑to‑end operational performance of the Dulux Powders manufacturing and warehousing sites in Glenfield. This high‑impact leadership role oversees safety, production, quality, maintenance, supply chain integration, financial performance, and people leadership across ~35 direct/indirect reports and a broader on‑site population of 90–100.

This role is pivotal in maintaining culture, operational stability, and performance continuity.

You’ll lead two core operational areas:

• Factory (Production)
• Warehousing (Raw Materials & Finished Goods)

The site spans a split layout connected by a shared pathway, requiring strong oversight across both zones. You’ll manage aging equipment alongside major CapEx programs—including multi‑million‑dollar mill replacements—while navigating a complex matrix of stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and national leadership.

Our Benefits

• Let us support you with Life, total permanent disability and Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts on DuluxGroup products and partner offers
• We will match up to 4% of your salary to Kiwisaver
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks partner leave
• Market leading learning, development and career pathways
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Recognition programs that celebrate your impact

What we're looking for

• Strong manufacturing background with exposure to complex, multi‑functional sites
• Experience managing large teams and/or multi‑site or multi‑discipline operations
• Proven capability in CI, Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving
• Comfortable operating in a matrix environment with dotted‑line stakeholders
• Strong influencer—able to engage senior leaders and long‑tenured staff, collaborative leader who unifies diverse groups around shared goals
• Financial acumen and budget ownership experience
• Understanding of quality systems, ISO standards, compliance frameworks

Why join us?

Progressing your career with the DuluxGroup means being part of a network of over 8000 employees globally who believe in our purpose to ‘Imagine a Better Place’

With origins dating back to 1918, we are a leading marketer and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Dulux, Selleys, Cabots, Yates and B&D to name a few.

By joining us, you will be a part of a long term strategy to deliver profitable growth through brand leadership, innovation and customer intimacy. We are committed to internal mobility and growth while fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work options.

If this sounds like an environment you would like to be a part of, please apply online!