Operations Manager

KAB Seating Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KAB Seating Pty Ltd was established in Australia in 1984 and currently operates across 4 branches, Perth, Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland with two manufacturing facilities among them. KAB provides quality seating options for forklift, mining, construction, marine, 4x4, emergency vehicles, defense, transport and more.

An opportunity to join the KAB team as the new Operations Manager has become available with projects coming up.

Qualifications

• LEAN manufacturing experience and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Strong safety and quality management understanding in manufacturing.
• Results‑oriented with deadlines and financial goals in mind.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow between departments to ensure quality products.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials for projects.
• Maintain communication with customers on quality and delivery details.
• Manage QA processes within the company.
• Plan material, production scheduling and cost control.
• Manage contracts and service provisions to meet standards.
• Schedule orders efficiently and monitor work in progress.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Develop and implement new operations strategies to improve performance.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

leadership

people management

time management

analysis

negotiation

safety management

quality management

communication

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KAB Seating Pty Ltd was established in Australia in 1984 and currently operates across 4 branches, Perth, Melbourne, New South Wales and Queensland with two manufacturing facilities among them. KAB provides quality seating options for forklift, mining, construction, marine, 4x4, emergency vehicles, defense, transport and more.

About the role

An opportunity to join the KAB team as the new Operations Manager has become available with projects coming up. The Operations Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the overall operations, which includes manufacturing processes, staff, resources, safety and facility management. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Operations Manager will oversee the Line Managers, Purchasing and Quality functions and assist these departments in reaching their goals and improving their processes.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate workflow between each department to ensure quality products are produced and meet customer requirements

Oversee the selection and procurement of raw materials for projects

Ensure the on-going communication with customers on key information regarding quality and delivery details

Manage the QA processes within the company

Manage material planning, forecasting, production scheduling and cost control

Manage contracts and/or monitor the provision of services to ensure standards and requirements are maintained and in line with arrangements

Ensure orders from customers are scheduled in the most efficient and economical manner

Monitor and control work in progress

Manage repairs & maintenance of facility and equipment

Develop and implement new operations strategies for creating and improving processes and procedures to improve manufacturing performance

About you

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferable but not required)

3 or more years of relevant experience in similar roles

LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

Proven leadership, supervisory skills and people management/negotiation skills

Sound understanding of safety management and quality management requirements in a manufacturing environment

A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving financial goals

Strong analytical skills

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office suites

Excellent team building and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisation and time management skills