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Chief Operating Officer - Manufacturing Environment (Perth WA) This is a unique opportunity for an experienced operational executive to join a fast-growing national manufacturing business located in Perth WA. Relocation assistance is available for interstate candidates. Essential Experience Senior operational executive with end-to-end accountability across complex, asset-intensive industrial or manufacturing operations. Demonstrated experience leading multi-site operations spanning manufacturing, fabrication, refurbishment, maintenance, or industrial services activities. Proven capability delivering operational integration, transformation, or scale-up initiatives in high-change environments. Strong track record embedding and sustaining a safety-first culture within WHS-critical operating environments. Clear experience holding operational P&L accountability for a material revenue base (circa $100M+ per annum), including cost control, margin improvement, and delivery against commercial targets. Operational Capability Strong leadership across core operational disciplines including - Production planning and capacity management Scheduling, throughput optimisation, and delivery reliability Asset utilisation and lifecycle decision-making Inventory, logistics, and supply-chain coordination Demonstrated ability to identify operational bottlenecks, implement preventative solutions, and establish scalable operating processes and standards Commercial & Strategic Acumen Commercially astute operator able to align operational capability with customer demand and growth strategy. Experience partnering with finance and executive peers on forecasting, capital investment, and performance reporting. Ability to balance short-term operational delivery with long-term operational maturity and value creation. Leadership Profile Credible, hands-on leader able to operate effectively at both executive and operational (shop-floor) levels Experience leading senior and middle management teams within a manufacturing environment and holding leaders accountable for outcomes Strong coach and mentor with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing operational leadership teams Background & Qualifications Experience gained within industrial manufacturing, engineering, resources services or similarly complex operating environments Engineering, trade, or business qualifications strongly preferred; executive leadership training advantageous Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance obligations, and operational governance frameworks Personal Attributes Safety-driven, decisive, and accountable leadership style Resilient and effective in high-change, high-growth environments Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset High integrity, professionalism, and leadership presence Continuous improvement orientation with a focus on sustainable performance and long-term value If this role sounds of interest, please APPLY for a confidential discussion and to find out more about this unique opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr