On-Site Operations Lead for Production & Productivity

FindStaff AU; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary package

Autonomy and accountability

Job summary

FindStaff AU is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy production environment in Hills District, North West Sydney. This hands-on role requires on-floor leadership, close collaboration with supervisors, and a focus on moving production smoothly.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive productivity, optimise workflows, coordinate labour and equipment, and push continuous improvement across processes and SOPs. This is an autonomous, on-site leadership position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading on a busy production floor.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks quickly.
• Experience coordinating labour, workflow and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and operational performance.
• Maintain strong presence across the operation.
• Work with supervisors and frontline teams to understand floor activity.
• Coordinate labour, workflow, resources and equipment to maximise output.
• Identify production bottlenecks and recurring issues.
• Respond quickly when plans falter.
• Drive productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Coach and develop operational leaders and frontline teams.
• Identify and implement practical continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support ERP implementation and system improvements.
• Strengthen SOPs and performance metrics.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Production optimization

Labour coordination

Problem solving

ERP familiarity

Job description

FindStaff AU is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy production environment in Hills District, North West Sydney. This hands-on role requires on-floor leadership, close collaboration with supervisors, and a focus on moving production smoothly.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive productivity, optimise workflows, coordinate labour and equipment, and push continuous improvement across processes and SOPs. This is an autonomous, on-site leadership position.