Reporting to the Managing Director, the Group Operations Manager will oversee the businesses operations and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of their engineering services across multiple facilities and sites. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, optimising processes, and enhancing productivity across a diverse range of services. Key aspects of success in the role will include:
- Building capacity and developing people within operations to further grow, optimise and improve the business performance.
- Providing front line leadership and a ‘point of escalation’ for the operations, ensuring best in class service and operational outputs.
- Overseeing the allocation of workflow among business units to maximise utilisation of facilities.
- Contribute to the short-term and long-term corporate strategy plans and overall company direction.
The position is best suited to a dynamic and strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence who possesses the skills and experience to drive success in a fast-paced environment. Proven experience in operations management within the engineering or manufacturing industry, with a focus on heavy industry supply and services is highly sought after, combined with strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams. A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality is essential.
Applications must be lodged electronically. For further enquiries, please email Lindsay Woods at lwoods@derwentsearch.com.au.