Operations Manager

• Excellent 6 Figure Package
• South-West Based Role
• Family Owned Business

Our client is the world leader in the manufacture, engineering, maintenance, and servicing of Cable Belt conveyor systems. The manufacturing facility / office is conveniently located within driving distance of both Mandurah and Bunbury. They are now looking to hire an experienced Operations Manager that will directly report into the General Manager of the company.
 
Position Purpose:
To deliver safe, efficient and on-time production output and field service operations for the company. Lead and develop a team of supervisors and specialist leads to execute the production schedule, manage site operations, and maintain the standard of quality and safety required across factory and field environments.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Production Execution
• People Leadership
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Technical & Field Services Oversight
• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination

Direct Reports (6 in total):

• Supervisor
• Leading Hands x 3
• Technical Services Lead
• Warehouse & Inventory Controller

Qualifications & Experience:

• 8-10+ years' experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with at least 3 years in a people leadership role
• Demonstrated track record developing supervisor capability and driving accountability frameworks
• Experience managing both production and field / technical service functions is advantageous
• Solid understanding of production planning, scheduling and continuous improvement principles
• Relevant qualifications in operations management, engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
• WA local industrial and safety legislative requirements

Key Competencies & Behaviours:

• Leads from the floor - visible, present and respected by the team
• Holds people accountable with firmness and fairness
• Communicates clearly across all levels of the organisation
• Solves problems decisively without escalating unnecessarily
• Builds trust through consistency and follow-through
• Balances short-term execution demands with longer-term team development

Our client is a long term, family owned business that values their tight knit team of dedicated employees. This appointment will play a key role in the company's future success.    
 
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role with an excellent salary package on offer, please apply now or call Ryan Westaway on [0424 411 474](tel:0424 411 474) for a confidential discussion.