Key Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse, assembly, service and operational activities across Australia.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, forecasting and stock replenishment to optimise working capital while maintaining high customer service levels.
• Develop efficient production scheduling and resource planning to achieve delivery commitments.
• Improve operational processes, productivity and quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage freight, logistics and supplier performance to minimise lead times and operating costs.
• Ensure pumps and assemblies meet quality standards through inspection, testing and documented quality procedures.
• Support project execution from order receipt through manufacture, assembly, testing and delivery.
• Work closely with Sales and Applications teams to ensure quotations convert efficiently into successful project delivery.
• Develop KPIs and reporting for inventory, on-time delivery, service performance, operational efficiency and profitability.
• Lead, coach and develop warehouse, assembly and operations personnel.
• Maintain compliance with WHS, environmental and quality management systems.
• Support ERP (SAP) processes, inventory accuracy and continuous business improvement.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders locally and internationally.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Operations Management within industrial equipment, manufacturing, pumps or rotating equipment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, procurement, warehousing and logistics.
• Experience leading technical service or assembly operations.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and implement process improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Engineering or technical trade qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP together with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment
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