At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead manufacturing and supply chain operations for scalable growth and exceptional quality.
- Company: Established, 100% Australian-owned business with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a resilient team in a dynamic industry focused on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a respected company while leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in multi-site operations and lean principles.
The predicted salary is between 151155 - 184745 $ per year.
An established, 100% Australian-owned business is seeking a commercially astute and people-focused General Manager – Operations to lead its next phase of operational growth and excellence. For nearly three decades, this organisation has built a strong reputation across industrial, commercial, and mining sectors. With multiple operations across NSW and Queensland, it is recognised for technical expertise, high-quality engineered solutions, and long-standing customer partnerships.
Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring the business is positioned for scalable growth while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards. You will balance strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership, embedding robust systems, strengthening performance visibility, and inspiring high-performing teams across multiple sites.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and service operations
- Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and production optimisation
- Scale operational capacity while improving throughput and cost efficiency
- Implement and refine ERP-driven performance reporting and planning
- Strengthen quality control, compliance and safety frameworks
- Establish clear KPIs aligned to growth objectives and customer satisfaction
- Embed structured forecasting, asset management and risk mitigation processes
You are an inspiring and visible operational leader with extensive experience in engineered products, industrial systems, or a related manufacturing environment. You bring:
- Proven success leading complex, multi-site operations
- Strong commercial judgement and strategic capability
- Deep expertise in lean principles and continuous improvement
- A data-driven approach to performance measurement
- Demonstrated ability to scale production without compromising quality
- Exceptional people leadership skills, with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams
- Clear and credible communication across executive, operational and customer environments
Resilient, decisive and adaptable, you thrive in dynamic industries where customer expectations and regulatory requirements continue to evolve.
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