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Operations Manager (manufacturing)

Six Degrees Executive Sydney, Sydney

  • Published 14th February 2023
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Job Description

The Company
Established Australian company which designs and manufactures a wide range of industrial equipment. The main industries this company supplies to is agricultural, industrial, automotive, mining, aviation and marine. The range of products is low cost, but very high volume. Based in NSW, the company has circa 120 headcount across the business, including engineering and manufacturing. This is an exciting time to join the business as they go through their next stage of major growth and international expansion. The business has been performing very well over the last 5 years.

The Opportunity
This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of Global Operations. The Operations Manager will look after all manufacturing and supply chain activities of a single industrial manufacturing facility here in Sydney. Direct Reports: 4. Indirect Reports: 40. To be successful in this role you will need to be an empathetic leader with tact. There is plenty of opportunity to drive continuous improvement activities at this facility, this is a very established site with a lot of tenured staff. 

  • Provide leadership and direction to the manufacturing, procurement, planning and warehouse teams.
  • Manage the production processes to ensure timely delivery of products, while maintaining high quality standards and optimizing costs.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
  • Coordinate and direct NPI project, applying best manufacturing practices.
  • Manage staff performance reviews and professional development programs.

    • This would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager looking for their next challenge or a step up option for a Manufacturing Manager wanting to broaden out their skillset into the wider supply chain.

    Skills and Experience Required

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business OR equivalent relevant working experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a broader Operations Leadership role within a high volume, industrial manufacturing environment. Open to Operations Managers, Factory Mangaers, Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers etc.
  • Previous experience managing Freight and 3PL contracts will be highly regarded.
  • Previous experience working with a mass manufactured product range will be highly regarded.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principals such as 5S, SOP, visual controls, VSM, SPC and 6 Sigma.

    • Recruitment Process

  • Resume Submission – only successful candidates will receive a call
  • Phone Call w Recruiter
  • Video Interview w Recruiter
  • 1st Round Interview w Head of Global Operations and Managing Director
  • 2nd Round Interview + Site Tour
  • References
  • Offer to start

    • How to Apply
    If this sounds like you hit apply now or call Orrin Huang 02 8024 7115 for a confidential discussion. If you have any specific questions feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/orrinhuang/

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    Operations Manager (manufacturing)

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