Operations Manager

Otway Precast Pty Ltd; Colac; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Otway Precast Pty Ltd in Colac, Victoria is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to own day-to-day operations across precast manufacturing, crane hire, transport and installation.

Working with the Director, you will help establish a new manufacturing facility, shape layouts, select equipment and implement efficient processes, while leading two complementary teams to achieve productivity and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven operations management experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, heavy industry or related field.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and resource management capabilities.
• Experience using ERP software and digital management systems.
• Commercial awareness and focus on productivity and profitability.
• Ability to develop and improve operational systems and processes.
• Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across precast manufacturing, crane hire, transport and installation.
• Coordinate production schedules, crane bookings, labour, equipment and resources.
• Maximise productivity, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee plant maintenance, workplace safety, quality and compliance.
• Plan, establish and commission our new manufacturing facility.
• Contribute to factory layouts, equipment selection, production workflows and staffing requirements.
• Develop operational systems and processes to support increased production capacity.
• Support the expansion of heavyweight precast manufacturing and delivery of larger projects.
• Lead, motivate and develop our manufacturing, crane operations and support teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and high performance.
• Utilise ERP software to manage scheduling, purchasing, resources, production and operational reporting.
• Monitor operational costs, productivity and business performance while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Operations management

Manufacturing

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Help Shape Our Next Chapter of Growth

Otway Precast & Colac Mobile Cranes

Colac, Victoria | Full-Time | Attractive Remuneration Package

Big Plans. Bigger Projects. An Opportunity to Make Your Mark.

The Opportunity

Working directly with the Director, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day operations of Otway Precast and Colac Mobile Cranes, overseeing precast manufacturing, crane hire, transport and installation activities.

You'll also play an important role in establishing our new manufacturing facility, contributing to production layouts, equipment selection, operational systems, workforce planning and the development of efficient manufacturing processes.

We're looking for someone who can lead people, improve performance, introduce fresh ideas and help build an operation capable of taking on bigger challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Operations

• Manage daily operations across precast manufacturing, crane hire, transport and installation.
• Coordinate production schedules, crane bookings, labour, equipment and resources.
• Maximise productivity, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee plant maintenance, workplace safety, quality and compliance.

Building Our Future

• Help plan, establish and commission our new manufacturing facility.
• Contribute to factory layouts, equipment selection, production workflows and staffing requirements.
• Develop operational systems and processes to support increased production capacity.
• Support the expansion of heavyweight precast manufacturing and delivery of larger projects.

Leading People & Performance

• Lead, motivate and develop our manufacturing, crane operations and support teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and high performance.
• Utilise ERP software to manage scheduling, purchasing, resources, production and operational reporting.
• Monitor operational costs, productivity and business performance while identifying opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical, confident leader with the drive to make things happen.

You'll ideally bring:

• Proven operations management experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, heavy industry or a related field.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and resource management capabilities.
• Experience using ERP software and digital management systems.
• Commercial awareness and a strong focus on productivity and profitability.
• The ability to develop and improve operational systems and processes.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

Experience in precast concrete manufacturing, crane hire or heavy lifting would be highly regarded, but the right leadership qualities, attitude and experience are equally important.

Why Join Us?

Because opportunities to help shape a business through a major expansion don't come along every day.

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Help establish a new manufacturing facility and shape the next chapter of our growth.
• Make a Real Impact: Have a genuine influence on how our businesses operate, develop and succeed.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Work directly with the Director and take responsibility for delivering results.
• Variety & Challenge: Lead operations across two complementary businesses with diverse projects and activities.
• Build for the Future: Help develop our people, equipment, systems and manufacturing capabilities.
• Long-Term Career Opportunity: Join established businesses investing in their future, with an attractive remuneration package reflecting your experience.

Ready to Help Build What's Next?

If you're an experienced operations leader who thrives on challenges, enjoys developing people and wants to play a meaningful role in growing a business, we'd love to hear from you.

We're not just expanding our facilities. We're building the next chapter of our businesses — and you could help lead it.

Otway Precast Pty Ltd | Colac Mobile Cranes

Colac, Victoria