Chief Operating Officer

Moir Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Moir Group, an established Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing business, seeks a General Manager – Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain across multiple sites in NSW and QLD.

You will drive lean transformation, implement robust ERP reporting, and build high-performing teams while delivering scalable growth, quality, and exceptional service to customers in industrial, commercial, and mining sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading complex, multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong commercial judgement and strategic capability.
• Lean principles and continuous improvement expertise.
• Data-driven performance measurement and forecasting.
• Ability to scale production while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and service operations.
• Drive lean initiatives and production optimisation.
• Scale capacity while improving throughput and cost efficiency.
• Implement ERP-driven performance reporting and planning.
• Strengthen quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish KPIs aligned to growth and customer satisfaction.
• Embed forecasting, asset management and risk mitigation.

Skills

Ops leadership

Lean manufacturing

Multi-site mgmt

ERP reporting

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Quality & compliance

Commercial judgement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company

An established, 100% Australian-owned business is seeking a commercially astute and people-focused General Manager – Operations to lead its next phase of operational growth and excellence.

For nearly three decades, this organisation has built a strong reputation across industrial, commercial, and mining sectors. With multiple operations across NSW and Queensland, it is recognised for technical expertise, high-quality engineered solutions, and long-standing customer partnerships.

Position

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you will take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring the business is positioned for scalable growth while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards.

You will balance strategic direction with hands‑on operational leadership, embedding robust systems, strengthening performance visibility, and inspiring high-performing teams across multiple sites.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and service operations
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and production optimisation
• Scale operational capacity while improving throughput and cost efficiency
• Implement and refine ERP-driven performance reporting and planning
• Strengthen quality control, compliance and safety frameworks
• Establish clear KPIs aligned to growth objectives and customer satisfaction
• Embed structured forecasting, asset management and risk mitigation processes

Profile

You are an inspiring and visible operational leader with extensive experience in engineered products, industrial systems, or a related manufacturing environment.

You bring:

• Proven success leading complex, multi-site operations
• Strong commercial judgement and strategic capability
• Deep expertise in lean principles and continuous improvement
• A data-driven approach to performance measurement
• Demonstrated ability to scale production without compromising quality
• Exceptional people leadership skills, with a track record of building engaged, high-performing teams
• Clear and credible communication across executive, operational and customer environments

Resilient, decisive and adaptable, you thrive in dynamic industries where customer expectations and regulatory requirements continue to evolve.