Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leader — Lean & KPI Focus

Hire Resolve; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Superannuation - Pension plan

Unpaid Extended Leave

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals for Australia-based operations. These mid- to senior-level roles focus on optimising production and end-to-end supply chain performance.

Successful candidates will drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with WHS and Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations.
• Experience with ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement.
• Understanding of Australian manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations
• Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow
• Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels
• Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams
• Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, relevant Australian Standards, and internal quality and safety policies
• Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers
• Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP

MRP

WMS

MES

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain organisations in hiring experienced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals for Australia-based operations. These mid- to senior-level roles focus on optimising production and end-to-end supply chain performance.

Successful candidates will drive operational excellence, lead cross-functional teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in line with WHS and Australian standards.