Operations Manager

Operations Manager | Metroll Perth

Lead. Transform. Deliver.

Metroll Perth is seeking an experienced and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and optimise our manufacturing and transport operations across two sites in a fast-paced production environment.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, transport, safety, financial performance, and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service performance across the business.

You’ll lead high-performing teams across both sites, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement while delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

We are looking for a leader who thrives in operational environments and leads from the front.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading and overseeing manufacturing, warehouse, and transport operations across two sites
• Managing operational performance, workforce planning, and workflow optimisation
• Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and control
• Driving operational cost efficiency and identifying productivity improvement opportunities
• Leading safety culture with a clear focus on achieving zero lost time injuries
• Delivering DIFOT targets of 100% through strong planning and execution
• Managing production performance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Implementing lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Driving material usage accuracy and minimising scrap and waste across operations
• Leading, coaching, and developing operational leaders and frontline teams
• Managing plant, equipment, and maintenance planning to maximise uptime
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with all operational, safety, and quality standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, transport, or industrial operations
• Experience managing multi-site or complex operational environments
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX management
• Demonstrated success in driving safety performance and operational excellence
• Strong understanding of production systems, supply chain, and dispatch operations
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage teams at all levels
• Strong capability in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Metroll?

• Senior leadership role with full operational ownership across two sites
• Opportunity to directly influence performance, culture, and business outcomes
• Strong and supportive leadership team
• Competitive salary package
• Stable, long-term role within a growing national manufacturing business

If you’re an experienced Operations Manager ready to take ownership of a complex, high-volume manufacturing and transport operation, apply now and join the Metroll Perth team.