National Manufacturing Transformation Lead

ATCO Structures and Logistics; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Structures & Logistics in Luscombe, Queensland, is seeking a National Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead national design and manufacturing operations, drive transformation and align capability with customer demand and long‑term objectives.

You will oversee Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Design & Estimating teams, applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality and cost, while building a high‑performance culture across sites.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing and related sectors.
• Proven success leading multi-site operations with measurable improvements.
• Experience deploying an enterprise operating system or a manufacturing excellence framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the national manufacturing strategy to support growth and operational performance.
• Improve safety, schedule adherence, productivity, quality, efficiency and cost performance while reducing waste.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence across all manufacturing facilities.
• Establish and maintain operational standards, governance frameworks and performance measures.
• Build and govern a product innovation pipeline, including product standardisation, platform development, DfMA and new manufacturing methods.
• Lead, coach and hold national functional leaders accountable for performance, capability development and succession.
• Maintain a strong presence on the factory floor, building accountability, engagement and high-performance behaviours.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

ATCO Structures & Logistics in Luscombe, Queensland, is seeking a National Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead national design and manufacturing operations, drive transformation and align capability with customer demand and long‑term objectives.

You will oversee Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering and Design & Estimating teams, applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality and cost, while building a high‑performance culture across sites.