Head of Site Operations - Automation Projects

KION Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major automation projects leadership

Site team development

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Corporate discounts on car rentals and

Job summary

Dematic is hiring a Sites Group Manager to lead a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors across major automation projects. You will travel to project sites, coach staff, and uphold safety, quality, and performance standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role is site-based with opportunities across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and offers a strong leadership track within a global automation leader.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of site managers and supervisors on major projects.
• Experience in construction, trades or engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of WHS legislation and safety compliance.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors, setting clear expectations and driving high performance.
• Maintain regular check-ins with your team, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring and support.
• Recruit and develop site talent, building capability and supporting succession across the team.
• Travel frequently to project sites to support your team and project delivery.
• Provide site expertise to support installation planning, estimates, proposals and site reviews.
• Drive improvements to site processes, procedures and ways of working.
• Champion a strong safety culture, accountability and continuous improvement across the Sites Group.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Site management experience

Job description

Dematic is hiring a Sites Group Manager to lead a team of Site Managers and Site Supervisors across major automation projects. You will travel to project sites, coach staff, and uphold safety, quality, and performance standards while driving continuous improvement.

The role is site-based with opportunities across Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, and offers a strong leadership track within a global automation leader.