Manufacturing Operations Leader — On-site, Sydney

Hunter Douglas Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Parking

Social club access

Birthday leave

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Australia is seeking an experienced Head of Operations - Manufacturing to lead Sydney's manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Based at the Rydalmere site, this on‑site role requires a visible, hands‑on leader who can improve performance and deliver safe, reliable production and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, APAC, you will oversee production, planning, maintenance and quality, build strong teams, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement, 5S

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management or a comparable operational leadership role.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of 5S, Six Sigma or comparable continuous improvement methods.
• Sound technical understanding and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience managing production performance, budgets, labour costs, quality and operational KPIs.
• Strong financial and commercial judgement.
• A practical, hands-on and empathetic leadership style.
• The ability to lead change, solve problems and hold teams accountable.
• Clear communication and the ability to influence at different levels of an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day performance of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.
• Setting production schedules based on customer demand, plant capacity and inventory levels.
• Managing operating costs, labour productivity, production output, quality and delivery performance.
• Identifying barriers in the manufacturing process and implementing practical improvements.
• Reviewing operational data, customer feedback, downtime, stock accuracy and labour costs to address the causes of poor performance.
• Leading quality management objectives, standards and improvement programs.
• Preparing and managing operational budgets and reports.
• Working with the Maintenance team to improve equipment reliability and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting new product testing and the introduction of new equipment, processes and manufacturing techniques.
• Leading the selection, development, coaching and performance of operational employees and leaders.
• Managing workplace change and working constructively with employees, suppliers, customers, unions and other stakeholders.

Skills

5S

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Budget management

Financial judgement

Team coaching

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline

Job description

Hunter Douglas Australia is seeking an experienced Head of Operations - Manufacturing to lead Sydney's manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Based at the Rydalmere site, this on‑site role requires a visible, hands‑on leader who can improve performance and deliver safe, reliable production and timely delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, APAC, you will oversee production, planning, maintenance and quality, build strong teams, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement, 5S