Hands-On Operations & Business Coordinator — Path to Leadership

Michael Page; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Operations/Business Coordinator for a manufacturing site in West Footscray, Melbourne. You will support production, warehouse and administration, maintain records and prepare reports to assist decision-making.

The role emphasizes Excel-based data analysis, process documentation, and collaboration with multiple departments to improve efficiency. A proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication is needed to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable working with systems, data and documentation.
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownership.
• Able to build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Commercially aware with sound decision-making skills.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on the operational floor.
• Genuine ambition to build a long-term career and grow into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational activities across production, warehouse and administration teams.
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, records and reports.
• Analyse data and generate reports using Excel to support business decision-making.
• Coordinate schedules, workflows and key business activities.
• Assist with HR administration, employee records and on-boarding documentation.
• Develop and update procedures, work instructions and process documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.
• Provide operational support during periods of increased workload or team absence.
• Spend time on the production floor building relationships and understanding business operations.
• Assist leadership with ad hoc projects and business improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate data and ensure compliance with internal processes.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Excel reporting

Systems/data documentation

Problem solving

Proactive

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Hands-on operations

Long-term career focus

Tools

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Operations/Business Coordinator for a manufacturing site in West Footscray, Melbourne. You will support production, warehouse and administration, maintain records and prepare reports to assist decision-making.

The role emphasizes Excel-based data analysis, process documentation, and collaboration with multiple departments to improve efficiency. A proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication is needed to drive continuous improvement.