AddressAs part of the senior management team the position of Engineering Manager will be responsible to drive the achievement of key organisational outcomes.
Reporting to the Managing Director you will have a competent understanding of what makes an engineering fabrication manufacturing business tick. The position is based in the regional town of Cowra NSW so you will enjoy the added benefits of living in a vibrant regional community known for its food and wine.
As an experienced Engineering Manager you will lead the value engineering of the business and be responsible to ensure it is efficient and effectively deliverance. We suspect you will have stepped through the ranks within a fabrication manufacturing business previously and now looking for your next management position to showcase your skills.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Overall management responsibility for the R&D team, the production team and related strategic processes such as freight, logistics, procurement/tendering of raw materials and service/warranty.
- Lead the production team and R&D team to achieve their productivity and customer service goals.
- Contributing as part of the senior management team on new product design.
- Review business processes to minimise risk and deliver profitable project outcomes.
- Leadership, coaching and mentoring to the workforce which promotes clear lines of communication and a ‘what not who’ approach to build further transparency, accountability and drive workforce engagement.
- Embedding a continuous improvement program in conjunction with championing lean operational principles.
- Ensuring safe work practices and legislative compliance is being achieved particularly with regard to work health & safety.
To be considered for this role you will:
- Have a natural leadership style where our people will respect your approach to both operational matters and business decisions.
- Have 5+ years’ experience managing a fabrication manufacturing business.
- Have above average computer and technology skills to appreciate the advanced processes and approach already within the business.
- Have demonstrated commercial management exposure ideally underpinned by trade qualifications.
- Have demonstrated experience with reducing cost of goods and DOTIF manufacturing outcomes.
- Have refined people management skills to lead a combination of direct and indirect reports.
- Have budgeting and forecasting skills particularly regarding raw inputs and production forecasting.
- Have the ability to work under pressure and resilience to juggle the competing priorities of the position.
As a person you will:
- Provide a calming, stable leadership approach in an industry sector which can often be the opposite.
- Be analytical and pedantic about the details while maintaining a big picture approach.
- Be a disciplined individual who has a ‘can do’ solutions-based client approach and an unwavering commercial focus.
- Have a collaborative leadership style with well-honed conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative and drive as you continuously improve the business’s competitive edge.
We will meet the market with a competitive salary and benefits package. Relocation support is negotiable for the right candidate.
Are you looking to take your innovative business management style and achieve industry reputation as part of your next career step? A
Keen and have questions please contact Tamara, HR on 0408 461 *** or connect via LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/tamara-james-0b6ab334
