Operations Manager - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

The Company

Our client is a highly regarded Australian and New Zealand manufacturing and distribution business with a portfolio of trusted brands and long-standing partnerships across the industrial and retail sectors.

For decades, they have built a reputation for quality products, exceptional customer service and strong customer relationships. Today, they are experiencing continued growth across Australia and New Zealand, expanding their channels, growing their customer base and strengthening existing partnerships with leading brands.

As a result of this growth, a newly created Operations Manager position has been established to help lead the next phase of the company's journey.

The Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take ownership of manufacturing, production, supply chain and operational performance across the Australian business.

This is a broad and highly visible leadership role where you will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, sales and administration while leading the operational team. You'll be responsible for ensuring products are manufactured, sourced, stored and delivered efficiently while positioning the business for future growth.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading manufacturing, production and operational activities to meet customer demand and business objectives
• Managing production planning, inventory, procurement, logistics and order fulfilment activities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency and operational capability
• Leading and developing the warehouse and operations team while building capability for future growth
• Managing supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply across the business
• Overseeing quality assurance, WHS and operational compliance requirements
• Partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver outstanding service and operational outcomes
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives through effective planning, reporting and operational decision-making

About You

You are a hands-on operational leader with experience across manufacturing, production and supply chain environments. Comfortable balancing strategy with execution, you enjoy taking ownership, driving improvements and delivering results.

You will bring

• Experience leading operations within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to production, inventory, supply chain and fulfilment functions
• Proven people leadership experience, including factory-based teams
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence working with budgets, reporting and operational metrics
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving productivity and efficiency initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to WHS, quality and regulated environments

Most importantly, you're proactive, solutions-focused and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to make things happen.

What's On Offer

• Newly created role driven by ongoing business growth across Australia and New Zealand
• Opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation, recognised brands and long-standing industry partnerships
• Broad leadership role with genuine ownership across manufacturing, supply chain and operations
• Significant opportunity to influence productivity, operational capability and future business growth
• Strong and supportive culture built on trust, respect, accountability and teamwork
• High staff tenure and a collaborative leadership team
• Lead a team of three direct reports with plans to expand to five as the business continues to grow
• Exposure to senior decision-making and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the operation

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious operations leader looking to join a growing business where their contribution will be visible, valued and impactful.

Please note, this role is 5 days on-site, and you must have full working rights to be considered.

Reference Number: 06800-0013459861

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