ASKIN Performance Panels is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the performance and day-to-day operation of our manufacturing site in Dandenong South.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the action, leading people, solving problems and driving improvements across production, safety, quality, delivery and costs.

Reporting to the Australian Operations Manager, you will lead the site’s manufacturing and operational teams and work closely with Production, Logistics, Purchasing, Maintenance, Sales, HR and other areas of the business to ensure we deliver for our customers.

About ASKIN

ASKIN Performance Panels is proudly Australian owned and is a leading manufacturer and installer of insulated panel systems across Australia and New Zealand.

Our products are used across cold storage and freezer facilities, food processing, industrial and warehouse projects, manufacturing and commercial construction.

We are a practical, solutions-focused business where strong operational leadership has a direct impact on our people, customers and results.

About the Role

As Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will have overall accountability for the effective and efficient operation of the manufacturing site.

You will lead the operational team, manage production performance and resources, and ensure the site consistently delivers against safety, quality, productivity, cost and customer requirements.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Lead and coordinate the day-to-day manufacturing operation and operational teams.

Drive production output, productivity, efficiency and DIFOT - Dispatched in Full, On Time performance.

Plan production, labour, materials and resources to meet customer requirements.

Manage operational costs including labour, raw materials, freight, inventory and waste.

Monitor production performance, inventory,waste and operational KPIs and take action where required.