AddressOur Australian made story
We’ve been a part of the iconic Australian design landscape for over 85 years. Only a few short years after Australian’s fell in love with Vegemite, families were spreading their toast in kitchens and on tables made by us. We’ve come a long way.
Today, you’ll see Laminex on surfaces everywhere you look - be it hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, or your home. We manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers so that all Australians can live in beautiful, practical spaces.
Where your story begins
We currently have a great opportunity for a Support Services Manager to join the team at our Cheltenham plant! Your experience in supply chain, warehouse and inventory management or production will make you a good fit for this exciting role. Reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Manager (VIC/NSW) the primary purpose of this role will be managing all material activities, inbound and outbound through effective leadership of direct reports, meeting performance targets whilst ensuring all aspects of EH&S system are met.
Additionally, this role will assist and support the Production Manager in activities of the pressing, finishing and maintenance departments teams within the Laminex group and Cheltenham to achieve production schedules, goals and meet safety and environmental requirements.
Standard working hours will be flexible and there can a hybrid working model, however this role will require a large portion of your time to be spent on site in-person.
Other responsibilities of the role include:
- Safe production of all employees and processes and risk mindful leadership always displayed
- Contribute to a safe, values-based workspace
- Develop and implement procedures to promote supply chain and production efficiencies
- Support the implementation of the Cheltenham Plant strategic priorities
- Develop and maintain a cost competitive position
- Benchmark performance
- Provide leadership to ensure the minimising waste of all kinds and the reuse of waste and scrap into product of origin
- Set operational effectiveness targets for the business
- Establish a culture of process improvement and quality
- Proactively contribute to process improvement and problem-solving
- Provide coaching and assistance to individuals and teams to improve understanding of process
- Proactively provide new, creative solutions to business challenges – while also building on existing processes and methods
- Analyse data and inventory trends and provide recommendations to help improve business performance, profitability, and safety
- Collaborate with peers to identify and overcome production, supply, and inventory challenges
- Contribute to and lead Continuous Improvement projects and activities as required
The role you will play
You will be an outcome focused, resilient and adaptable person who has a good understanding of core business, inventory and accounting practices including financial systems knowledge.
We are ideally after the following experience, skills & traits:
- Ability to gently lead and manage a team to improve production flow, dispatch, customer service and efficiencies
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Advanced MS Office skills
- ERP (BPCS) or alternative ERP with detailed working knowledge
- More than 5 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing function and role
- Solid understanding of stock inventory management, timeliness, accuracy, and business analysis
- Formal qualifications in Supply Chain or related discipline (preferred)
Are you ready to start your next chapter?
As part of the Fletcher Building Group – Laminex has been a vital part of the Australian manufacturing industry. Our commitment to on site safety and well-being has led us to be named as one of Australia’s Top -10 “Best Places to Work” in 2021 & 2022.
We are excited to bring you along on our journey – Apply Now and then call Lachlan from Laminex if you have any questions on 0456 918 772
