Hybrid Senior Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Lean

BRUSH careers; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Life insurance — 4x annual salary

Enhanced Pension scheme

EAP + GP24 remote services

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking a Business Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, lead Production, Planning, and Supply Chain, and ensure safety, quality, and margin targets are met. The role collaborates across departments to optimize throughput and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in senior operational leadership within engineering/manufacturing, with experience in Lean methodologies, capacity planning, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience improving gross margin and operational efficiency.
• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Planning, Operational Supply Chain and Stores to deliver the production plan safely, efficiently and profitably.
• Be accountable for manufacturing gross margin performance.
• Develop structured recruitment and skills development plans.

Skills

Senior operational leadership

Lean methodologies

Production planning

Capacity modelling

Financial literacy

Strategic leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

BRUSH Group is seeking a Business Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, lead Production, Planning, and Supply Chain, and ensure safety, quality, and margin targets are met. The role collaborates across departments to optimize throughput and cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in senior operational leadership within engineering/manufacturing, with experience in Lean methodologies, capacity planning, and cost control.