Job description:

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager with a strong manufacturing and production background to lead our Pinkenba operations across the Gliderol and Eziroll product lines.

Reporting to the National Production Manager, you'll lead multiple production areas with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost. This is a hands-on role where you'll coach and develop an experienced team, strengthen production processes and drive Lean and continuous improvement across the operation.

We're looking for someone who understands manufacturing from the floor up and enjoys being close to the operation, developing people and finding better ways to work.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple Gliderol and Eziroll production lines.
• Coach and develop production leaders and teams, building capability, accountability and engagement.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Improve performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost, including MIFOT and DIFOT.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, workflow and capacity management.
• Manage inventory performance, stock accuracy and stocktakes in partnership with Supply Chain and Production.
• Oversee asset maintenance through structured preventative and planned maintenance programs.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, identifying root causes, improving processes and working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales and Customer Service.

What we require

• Strong experience leading production or manufacturing operations.
• Practical knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling and manufacturing processes.
• Strong people leadership and coaching capability, with the ability to bring teams together through empathy, respect and a collaborative approach.
• Proven ability to identify root causes, improve processes and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Experience across inventory management, asset maintenance, safety, quality, delivery and cost.

What we prefer

• Experience across multiple manufacturing or production lines.
• An engineering, manufacturing or technical qualification.
• Exposure to Engineering, Supply Chain or broader operational functions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package including vehicle allowance and incentive program.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Access to discounted Health Insurance.
• ABC values awards.
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities.
• WhereFit membership offering discounts on gyms, apparel and more.