EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER, PEOPLE AND SAFETY

• Strategic leadership role reporting to CEO
• Leading metal packaging manufacturer
• Sydney role with travel across Australian & New Zealand sites

About the organisation

Jamestrong Packaging is a leading supplier of metal packaging to Australia and New Zealand’s most well-known brands. With seven manufacturing facilities at key locations across both countries, the business operates within four distinctive markets: nutrition, food cans, aluminium aerosols and tinplate aerosols. With a 50-year history, Jamestrong Packaging holds deep local roots within Australia and New Zealand whilst now benefiting from global expertise as a wholly owned subsidiary of ORG Technologies — the largest metal packaging manufacturer in the Asian region. This partnership enables access to cutting-edge research and development, skill, and market insights from one of China's major can manufacturers, strengthening Jamestrong Packaging’s capacity as an industry leader in protecting their customers’ brands and products.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive General Manager, People and Safety (EGMPS) provides strategic leadership and direction across workplace relations (WR), industrial relations (IR), health and safety and environmental management (HSE), and generalist human resources (HR) expertise. Leading a team of HR and HSE professionals, the role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust and fit-for-purpose HSE and HR systems and processes, with a key focus on driving continuous improvement. A key member of the executive leadership team, the EGMPS fosters a high-performance culture through the alignment of Jamestrong Packaging’s people and safety strategy, and broader business objectives.

About you

An experienced people and safety executive, you bring deep expertise across this profession, ideally within a high-risk manufacturing environment. A values-driven leader, you combine strong business acumen with a commercial mindset, ensuring your people strategies drive both strategic and operational success. Your ability to navigate complex landscapes is underpinned by a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Adaptable and results-focused, you thrive in dynamic environments, quickly assessing challenges and implementing effective strategies. As a collaborative executive team member, you will excel in building strong relationships across multi-site operations, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on engagement.

To apply, click ‘Apply for this job’. For more information prior to application, please email Elizabeth McMahon at SHK on elizabeth.mcmahon@shk.com.au quoting job #3009135.

Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.