This organisation is a global industrial manufacturing leader, providing tailored solutions across diverse industries. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, the business has expanded through strategic acquisitions and is now focused on unifying its operations to deliver greater efficiency and customer value. Sustainability, safety, and people development remain at the heart of its strategy.
Further details about the role
Reporting to the GM and sitting on the local Leadership Team, the Operations Manager will oversee manufacturing and supply chain operations based in Melbourne. This role carries accountability for stabilising operations, improving quality and service performance, and leading the business through a significant transformation program.
Key priorities include:
- Lead operations with accountability for Safety, People, Quality, Output, Customer Satisfaction, and Cost.
- Stabilise performance at key site, embedding structured processes and quality systems.
- Drive cultural transformation, building a collaborative and empowered leadership culture.
- Harmonise ERP, planning, and supply chain processes across acquired businesses.
- Drive EBIT performance in line with global objectives
- Mentor, develop, and engage teams to ensure long-term leadership capability.
The ideal candidate will bring
- Degree qualifications in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.
- Senior leadership experience across operations in manufacturing
- Demonstrated success in change management, process standardisation, and people leadership.
- Strong ERP/IBP/S&OP knowledge and systems implementation experience.
- Proven ability to deliver cultural transformation and improve customer service levels.
- Commercial acumen, with experience delivering EBIT improvement through operational efficiency.
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformation in a global business at a key site. The role provides the scope to make a tangible impact on both short-term operational stability and long-term strategic success, while offering strong career progression pathways within a global organisation.
To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Dale Young on 0400 687 506 or dyoung@sharpandcarter.com.au
