Operation Manager

KG Talent; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KG Talent is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a leading Australian steel building products manufacturer in Toowoomba, QLD. The role is to own day-to-day operations, lead a hands-on team and drive performance across production, safety, and service.

The ideal candidate will be a practical, people-focused leader with manufacturing experience, capable of turning business priorities into tangible results and leading from the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or manufacturing leadership.
• Strong people management and team development.
• Solid understanding of production planning and workflow.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience improving productivity, quality and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities.
• Manage production, workflow, resources and operational priorities.
• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve strong results.
• Drive workplace health and safety standards across operations.
• Monitor productivity, quality, costs and delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and output.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with sales, warehouse, transport and other teams to meet customer commitments.
• Manage operational challenges and resolve issues quickly.
• Track key performance measures and drive continuous improvement.
• Build a positive, accountable and safety-focused team culture.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team development

Production planning

OSH/HSE

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Operations Manager | Toowoomba, QLD

Lead operations. Build strong teams. Drive performance.

KG Talent is seeking an experienced Operations Manager on behalf of a leading Australian manufacturer of steel building products based in Toowoomba.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day operations, lead a hands-on team and make a real impact across production, safety, service and business performance.

We're looking for a practical, people-focused leader who understands manufacturing, knows how to get the best out of a team and is always looking for ways to improve.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities
• Manage production, workflow, resources and operational priorities
• Lead, coach and develop teams to achieve strong results
• Drive workplace health and safety standards across operations
• Monitor productivity, quality, costs and delivery performance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and output
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards
• Work closely with sales, warehouse, transport and other teams to meet customer commitments
• Manage operational challenges and resolve issues quickly
• Track key performance measures and drive continuous improvement
• Build a positive, accountable and safety-focused team culture

About You

You're a hands-on operations leader who can balance the bigger picture with the day-to-day details. You communicate well, make sound decisions and know how to turn business priorities into practical results.

You'll bring:

• Experience in operations or manufacturing leadership
• Strong people management and team development skills
• A solid understanding of production planning and workflow
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Experience improving productivity, quality and operational performance
• Good commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A practical, proactive approach and a willingness to lead from the floor

Experience in steel manufacturing, roll forming, building products or industrial manufacturing will be highly regarded.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a leading Australian manufacturer
• Take ownership of a key operational function
• Make a genuine impact on team performance and business results
• Work with an established business in the Toowoomba region
• Help drive continuous improvement and operational growth
• Opportunity to develop your leadership career

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're an experienced operations leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving performance and keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.