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Form of workThis family business success story that has continued to evolve and develop through innovation and is a market leader in it's field.
Our ClientOur client has been designing and manufacturing bespoke high quality industrial equipment supplying largely to the mining industry. They have a total workforce of over 400 people across two main manufacturing plants and a handful of satellite service & repair centers all in Western Australia. There is now an opportunity for a Head of Manufacturing reporting into the Managing Director to drive the businesses Operations. This is a great chance to implement good manufacturing systems and processes, continue to build on their already great culture and driving the performance of the organisation through operations.
The Role
Reporting to the owner & Managing Director you will be responsible for:
- Supporting and leading an operations-based team across production, materials management, quality, safety, to achieve/exceed KPI’s and deliver on productivity targets and operational improvement.
- Educate, coach and facilitate operational expectations, lead change initiatives through the team leaders and supervisors, deliver on all operational KPIs.
- Develop and maintain operations systems, ensuring staff structures and labour plans are optimised and meet the needs of the business.
- Develop and implement improvement plans for the operation, encompassing all functions on the business when necessary.
- Lead and coach the team in operational improvements across Health and Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production functions.
- Manage and report on metrics including financial performance.
- Lead and coach on continuous improvement initiatives in conjunction with the leadership group, to reduce cost and waste, improve productivity and quality.
- Investigate and develop solutions with the site leadership group for operational issues across the site.
To be successful in this role you will have the following experience:
- Extensive operations leadership experience, responsible for leading large (200+) manufacturing teams in a manufacturing plant.
- Those with experience in make to order & heavy equipment or Automotive will be looked at favourably.
- Proven experience in LEAN manufacturing and delivering positive change.
- A strong leadership background and skillset, with an ability to coach and develop team leaders/supervisors and operators to deliver excellent results.
- Collaborative in their style, inclusive in making decisions.
- Strong communication, coaching, consultation and negotiation skills with an ability to engage and influence internal stakeholders.
- Passionate about people and processes with a high energy approach.
- Good commercial acumen, able to understand and manage finances.
This is an opportunity to join what is already a very successful company and support a manufacturing transformation that will be the launching pad for the next phase of evolution and growth for the business.
To discuss this opportunity further please contact Ricky Phare at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7403.
