About us

SCHOTT MINIFAB is a leading provider of microfluidic diagnostic consumables, driving innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and healthcare. As part of the global SCHOTT Group, we belong to the Strategic Business Field Diagnostics, working alongside two other specialised sites in Pheonix (US) and Jena (Germany) to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives. Our Melbourne site plays a key role in this mission, offering a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your work directly contributes to the future of diagnostics.

We’re looking for an experienced and visionary Site Manager to lead our Australian operations. This senior leadership role oversees site strategy, operations, and team performance—ensuring delivery of high-quality products, strong financial outcomes, and a culture of innovation.
You’ll work across Manufacturing and Product Development, unite diverse teams, and collaborate globally to drive results in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Your Contribution

• Lead site operations, strategy, and overall performance at SCHOTT MINIFAB Australia
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products and projects, meeting financial and customer goals
• Develop and execute business plans, managing risks and identifying opportunities
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Motivate and align diverse teams to achieve high performance and collaboration
• Oversee Manufacturing and Product Development teams while fostering a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing environment
• Act as the senior site leader, giving direction, shaping culture and partnering globally across Diagnostics sites

Your Profile

• 15+ years’ leadership experience across Manufacturing and Product Development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business (MBA preferred).
• Experience in regulated industries, ideally within medical device/life science manufacturing.
• Strong commercial, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
• Solid understanding of site-wide functions, including HR, Finance, and IT.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence using effective tools, systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and align diverse cross-functional teams toward shared goals

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a strong team spirit with regular social events, all the way to corporate development programs and training: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Talent development; Further training and education; Team Events; Trust-based working time

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT MiniFAB Pty Ltd, Human Resources, Kristina Lemme, 2412

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.