General Manager

Www.chandlermacleod.com; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership role

Competitive remuneration

Strong growth trajectory

Autonomy and influence

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a General Manager to lead the West Coast operations from Perth, WA. You will oversee manufacturing, distribution, customer service and field operations, driving growth, operational excellence and a strong safety culture.

The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience in manufacturing or related sectors, with a proven ability to develop strategy, manage budgets and deliver results across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in General Manager or senior leadership roles.
• Strong background in manufacturing, distribution, building products, or related sectors.
• Track record of delivering commercial results and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute WA business strategy aligned with national objectives.
• Lead manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and customer delivery end-to-end.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Job description

General Manager - West Coast Operations

Perth, WA

An outstanding opportunity exists for an accomplished General Manager to lead the Western Australian operations of a highly regarded Australian manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and customer excellence.

With a strong market position, established national footprint and ambitious growth agenda, the business designs, manufactures and delivers premium solutions across residential, commercial and industrial markets. Built on a foundation of performance, reliability and continuous improvement, the organisation is now seeking a commercially astute leader to drive the next phase of growth and operational excellence across Western Australia.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will have full accountability for the performance of the West Coast business, leading manufacturing, distribution, customer service, sales and field operations while delivering strong financial, operational and cultural outcomes.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine leadership role offering end-to-end responsibility for a significant business unit. You will be responsible for developing and executing the WA business strategy, driving operational performance, strengthening customer relationships and building a high-performing culture focused on accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

You will play a critical role in identifying growth opportunities, optimising operational efficiency and ensuring the business continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Performance

• Develop and execute the West Coast business strategy aligned with national objectives.
• Deliver sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Drive commercial decision-making through strong financial and operational analysis.

Operational Excellence

• Lead end-to-end operations across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and customer delivery.
• Improve productivity, efficiency, quality and service performance.
• Embed continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve throughput and enhance customer outcomes.
• Ensure facilities, assets and equipment are maintained to support operational reliability.
• Drive performance against key operational metrics including quality, delivery and cost.

People Leadership

• Build, mentor and develop an engaged, high-performing leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, capability development and talent management initiatives.
• Champion workplace safety and wellbeing across all operations.
• Create an environment that attracts, develops and retains top talent.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and strategic partners.
• Support business development initiatives across builder, reseller and industrial channels.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Represent the organisation across the WA market and broader industry networks.

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience as a General Manager, State Manager, Operations Manager or equivalent senior leadership position.
• A strong background within manufacturing, distribution, building products, construction, industrial services or a related sector.
• Demonstrated success leading diverse operational teams and delivering commercial results.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L performance and strategic planning.
• A track record of driving operational improvement and organisational growth.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Executive-level leadership opportunity with significant influence and autonomy.
• Well-established Australian business with a strong reputation and growth trajectory.
• Broad operational and commercial responsibility.
• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Competitive executive remuneration package.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights and be based in, or willing to relocate to, Perth, Western Australia.