General Manager (Glass)
Sector: Packaging
Function: Executive/Interim/HR/IT/Finance
Location: Australia
Ref: CST/65131
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Melbourne, Australia
The Company:
Rarely does an opportunity arise to lead a business with the scale, complexity and strategic importance of Visy Glass ANZ. As one of Australasia's leading integrated glass packaging manufacturers, Visy Glass plays a critical role in supporting some of the region's largest food and beverage brands while advancing Visy's circular economy strategy.
The Role:
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Packaging, the General Manager (Visy Glass ANZ) is accountable for the strategic, commercial and operational leadership of the Glass business across Australia and New Zealand. As a member of the Packaging Division Leadership Team, you will influence enterprise strategy while leading a complex manufacturing operation spanning multiple sites, disciplines and markets.
This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of a significant manufacturing business at a time when operational excellence, customer partnership, sustainability and long-term competitiveness have never been more important.
Leading across manufacturing, engineering, sales, finance, planning and quality, you'll bring together diverse teams behind a shared agenda focused on performance, growth and value creation.
Success in the role will be defined by your ability to balance strategic vision with disciplined execution, strengthen commercial outcomes, elevate manufacturing capability and build a high-performing leadership culture that consistently delivers for customers, employees and shareholders.
Responsibilities:
You'll have the opportunity to:
Lead one of Visy's most strategically significant manufacturing businesses.
Influence enterprise-wide strategy as a member of the Packaging Division Leadership Team.
Drive the next chapter of performance, capability and competitiveness for Visy Glass ANZ.
Work alongside an experienced executive leadership team committed to long-term growth and manufacturing excellence.
Create lasting value for customers, employees and the communities we serve.
Play a key role in advancing sustainable manufacturing and Australia's circular economy.
Most importantly, you'll have the mandate, support and scale to leave a lasting impact on one of Australasia's most important manufacturing businesses.
The Candidate:
Visy is seeking an accomplished executive with a proven track record leading complex manufacturing, industrial, packaging or similarly asset-intensive businesses. You bring strong commercial acumen, operational credibility and the ability to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes. Full P&L accountability, exceptional stakeholder engagement capability and experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams will be essential.
Qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business or a related discipline are preferred, with postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process.
For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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