This is a senior operational leadership role at one of Australia's most significant and long-established industrial processing operations (combination of mobile plant equipment and fixed processing equipment) - a high-volume, 24/7 site with a strong workforce and genuine strategic importance to the broader business.
This role carries real weight. You will hold statutory responsibility at the top of the operational chain, lead a sizeable team across multiple crews, and have direct accountability for significant production and budget targets.
About the role
You will lead all aspects of a complex, multi-stream industrial operation - ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of production targets day in, day out.
This is not a desk role. You will be a visible, present leader across a 24/7 operation, close to your team and close to the work. You will manage a highly experienced, long-tenured workforce, balancing strong employee engagement with the accountability and performance focus the business needs.
The business is investing in leadership depth at this site. There is a genuine, supported pathway to a senior site leadership role within three to five years - this is a succession-focused appointment, not a maintenance hire.
Key responsibilities
- Hold statutory operational responsibility and ensure full regulatory and safety compliance across the site
- Lead production planning and execution across a complex, multi-stream operation to meet annual targets
- Lead, develop and engage a large, experienced workforce operating across rotating shift crews
- Drive equipment availability and oversee maintenance scheduling in partnership with relevant teams
- Own operational cost targets and contribute to capital and budget management
- Build and sustain a high-performance, safety-first culture across all work groups
- Drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision making and structured problem solving
- Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies
- Develop your team leaders and build succession capability across the operation
About you
You are a commercially-minded, data-driven operational leader who thrives in complex, high-volume environments. You understand that the people on the floor are experts in their work - your role is to set the plan, remove the obstacles and hold the team to account.
- Significant experience in heavy industrial operations, with a proven track record leading large teams at a senior level
- Direct experience managing an industrial workforce is essential - you are comfortable navigating the nuances of a unionised environment
- Background in mining or resources is preferred, though we will consider strong operational leaders from large-scale heavy industry or processing environments
- Financially literate - comfortable with budget ownership, cost management and operational reporting
- A strong communicator who can build trust across an experienced, long-tenured workforce while driving meaningful change
- Ambitious - you are looking for a role that genuinely sets you up for the next step, not just the next job
What's on offer
- A competitive remuneration package including a short-term performance incentive
- A genuine, supported pathway into senior site leadership within three to five years
- The backing of a large national business with long-term commitment to this asset
- A skilled, high-tenure team that takes real pride in what they do
- Relocation package on offer for the successful candidate
Contact Arah Ko at 0488 007 441 or via email at ako@sharpandcarter.com.au
