Operations Lead: Manufacturing & Mining SunshineCoast

NES Fircroft; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunshine Coast location

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Sunshine Coast manufacturing and engineering operations for a niche industrial supplier. You will drive performance across production, delivery, and commercial KPIs, while shaping future growth.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage cashflow, budgeting and reporting, develop the team, and partner with mining and industrial customers to optimise operations and value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing/engineering or industrial operations leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen with cashflow, budgeting and financial oversight.
• Background in production control or operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, production and delivery performance.
• Drive cashflow management, budgeting and operational reporting.
• Oversee manufacturing, production control and supply chain activities.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing team.
• Support strategic growth and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with customers across mining and industrial sectors.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Financial oversight

Production control

Industrial operations

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Sunshine Coast manufacturing and engineering operations for a niche industrial supplier. You will drive performance across production, delivery, and commercial KPIs, while shaping future growth.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage cashflow, budgeting and reporting, develop the team, and partner with mining and industrial customers to optimise operations and value.