At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a key business unit, driving operational performance and shaping the future of manufacturing.
- Company: Join a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to establish or relocate manufacturing facilities.
- Why this job: Shape the operation and build a high-performing workforce in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in modular construction and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Recruitmark is partnering with an Australian engineering and manufacturing business on the appointment of a General Manager to lead a key business unit and take ownership of its commercial and operational performance.
This is a senior leadership role with broad accountability across the business, providing the opportunity to shape how the operation runs, strengthen its capabilities and build the foundations for a more scalable and high-performing manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the business unit as a profit centre, with accountability for P&L performance, revenue, cost, margin and working capital.
- Driving operational performance across production planning, manufacturing, delivery and continuous improvement.
- Building a high-performing workforce, with a strong focus on attracting, developing and retaining skilled tradespeople to support increasing demand.
- Establishing the manufacturing capability, facilities and systems required to scale the operation and support future growth.
- Strengthening quality, compliance and traceability systems, including the implementation of an ISO-certified quality framework.
- Developing supply chain capability, commercial systems and job costing processes to improve supply continuity, cost control and visibility of true project margins.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in modular, offsite or engineered construction environments, with a track record of delivering manufacturing programmes aligned to customer requirements and project timelines.
- Proven experience leading metal fabrication teams, ideally within steel or stainless-steel manufacturing environments.
- A strong engineering and technical understanding, with the ability to confidently engage with designers, engineers, certifiers and other technical stakeholders.
A trade or engineering qualification will be viewed favourably, but is not essential.
- A commercially practical approach to supply chain, workforce planning and quality, with these areas embedded into day-to-day operations and decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or relocating manufacturing facilities, including the procurement, installation and commissioning of automated production equipment.
Applicants must be Australian/New Zealand citizens or have Permanent Residency.
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General Manager in Melbourne employer: Recruitmark
Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading Australian business in the building materials sector, where your role as Chief Financial Officer will not only shape financial strategy but also drive meaningful change across the organisation. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, you'll enjoy a vibrant work culture that values innovation and hands-on involvement, all while being based in the thriving community of Prestons, New South Wales. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to sustainable growth and operational excellence.
