About Us
World class boat builder Haines Hunter is based in the Western region of Melbourne. Haines Hunter is seeking a General Manager of Operations to join our exceptional team.
Haines Hunter offers superior working conditions in a new facility. The company prides itself on producing a world class crafted product and has been inducted in the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Managing Director and Assisting in the Management of the business, including but not limited to;
- Leading and overseeing all aspects of production, safety, and maintenance operations.
- Managing day-to-day operational activities from raw material receival to finished goods fulfilment and warehousing activities.
- Fostering a positive leadership style to enhance the company culture and galvanize the team.
- Assessing current operational practices and introduce effective changes to optimize processes and reduce defective products.
- Ensuring quality is embedded across the team.
- Spearheading people management and training initiatives to develop and empower the team including recruitment.
- Overseeing maintenance and engineering activities to ensure the optimization of equipment and facilities.
- Driving projects and capital works initiatives to support business growth and development.
- Implementing continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contributing to strategic planning and execution to align operational activities with business objectives.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years in operational management roles, demonstrating successful leadership in deadline-driven environments.
- Experience in "custom plant" manufacturing settings, with the ability to understand individual parts and their holistic operation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a people-first approach to leadership.
- Commitment to a zero harm approach to safety.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to long-term planning and execution.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a National inconic organization.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a difference, apply now to join the Haines Hunter team as the General Manager - Operations.