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Operations Manager | Lead, Deliver, and Drive PerformanceAdd expected salary to your profile for insights.Our client is a renowned and respected Australian company specializing in the nationwide manufacturing of glass and aluminium architectural products.Your New RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to take the lead and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth. Joining a nationally acclaimed and fast-growing company with a clear strategy for the future.This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role with strong visibility across the organization.As the Operations Manager, you''ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the factory. You''ll collaborate across the business, guiding and inspiring teams to meet customer needs, drive improvements, and maintain ISO9001 compliance.This role offers a chance to make it your own as the business grows. You''ll lead projects to implement smarter systems, work with suppliers, and support a straightforward, approachable senior management team to keep operations modern, fast-moving, and customer-focused. Supporting warehouse management systems will help ensure the business is prepared for the future.About You...This is a great opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager seeking a new challenge or a step up in their career.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Supply Chain and Manufacturing Management, with a solid background in production or operations management within a complex, engineered-to-order, or customized manufacturing environment.You approach everything with a hands-on, detail-focused mindset, and excel as a leader in manufacturing, improving delivery performance, streamlining operations, and guiding cross-functional teams. You are known for coaching and mentoring staff, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement, creating high-performing teams where employees enjoy working.Responsibilities include providing updates to the General Manager on manufacturing performance based on KPIs, reviewing financial data to improve profitability, managing budgets, and planning financial strategies.Ensuring robust quality control, supplier performance management, dispatch, logistics, and coordination with purchasing are essential. Proven experience with continuous improvement, OH&S, industrial relations, compliance, and change management is required.Experience with ISO9001 quality management systems and compliance is necessary. You will coordinate, monitor, and improve manufacturing operations to enhance customer satisfaction, measure and implement manufacturing and supply chain improvements, and apply lean and visual manufacturing techniques.Review production capacity, develop supply chain and procurement systems, and innovate production processes for new and existing products. Support ERP system development and collaborate with other departments on new projects and product costing.Present monthly business performance reports to the CEO and assist in marketing the manufacturing facility. You are a natural driver of change, engaging and supportive, promoting teamwork, and aligning on a shared vision.Provide coaching and training to build staff skills and confidence in manufacturing and supply departments.Qualifications: Completed qualifications in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent industry experience. More than five years managing factory or plant operations, with extensive experience in production, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. Demonstrated skills in improving efficiency and overseeing business operations. Strong technological proficiency in manufacturing software and Microsoft Office Suite.Culture and BenefitsThis employer is an industry leader known for craftsmanship and reputation. They offer essential tools, a supportive workplace, career growth opportunities, social events, and awards. They value individuality, promote well-being, and offer comprehensive benefits, encouraging work-life balance. The salary is highly competitive and negotiable based on experience, with long-term career prospects in a stable, growing company with a robust project pipeline through 2027.If you seek a successful organization that values quality of life, stability, and skill development, apply online to Antoinette Boyd promptly to seize this opportunity.Note: Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia or New Zealand. Only those meeting criteria will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr