Operations Leader: Manufacturing & Growth

AGnVET Services Group; Rochester; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development support

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing benefits

Employee referral bonus

Salary sacrifice to super

Job summary

AGnVET is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Polycon, the manufacturing and fabrication division within Darling Irrigation. You will oversee operations, workforce leadership, safety, quality, profitability and growth while collaborating with branch networks, sales teams and customers.

You will drive production planning, resource management and strategic initiatives to expand Polycon's market presence and deliver sustainable competitive advantage across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven success in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or industrial operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience growing a business, business unit or operational function.
• Experience leading production planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives.
• A track record of developing high-performing teams and building strong workplace cultures.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in water infrastructure, irrigation, polyethylene products, civil infrastructure or related industries will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing and fabrication team.
• Drive operational excellence across production, planning, scheduling and project delivery.
• Expand Polycon's presence as a leading supplier of polyethylene fabrication and water infrastructure solutions.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Champion a "Safety First, All Day Every Day" culture.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Business development

People management

Strategic thinking

Safety leadership

Job description

AGnVET is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Polycon, the manufacturing and fabrication division within Darling Irrigation. You will oversee operations, workforce leadership, safety, quality, profitability and growth while collaborating with branch networks, sales teams and customers.

You will drive production planning, resource management and strategic initiatives to expand Polycon's market presence and deliver sustainable competitive advantage across the business.