Operations Manager

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Freo Group Pty Ltd, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead multi-site operations across mining, oil & gas, infrastructure and renewables in Australia. You will drive safe, efficient delivery, manage resources and build strong client relationships while ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires a commercially minded leader with proven P&L accountability, strong planning, and stakeholder engagement skills in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, on time and to client expectations.
• Plan and coordinate workforce, plant and resources to optimise utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs, budgets and contract deliverables.

Job description

Freo Group Pty Ltd As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Operations Manager - Join Us in Lifting the Weight Off Your Shoulders. Safely.

At Freo Group, our people are what set us apart. Safety comes first, we back our crews, support our communities and take pride in delivering quality outcomes every time. With the strength of a global organisation and the culture of a hands‑on, local team, you’ll have the support to build a career that goes places. With projects spanning Australia and Tier 1 customers across Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Renewables, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of some of the country’s biggest projects and build a career you can be proud of. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who knows how to bring people, safety, customers, commercial performance and operational delivery together. You will lead teams, optimise resources, strengthen client relationships and ensure work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Champion a proactive Zero Harm culture and ensure operations meet HSEQ, legislative, client and business requirements.
• Lead operational delivery, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, on time and to client expectations.
• Plan and coordinate workforce, plant and resources to optimise utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs, budgets, service levels and contract deliverables.
• Manage financial and commercial performance through effective cost control, forecasting and planning.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships while identifying opportunities to improve and grow services.
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing operational teams and build capability for the future.
• Identify operational risks, constraints and resourcing gaps early and take action to maintain delivery.
• Support proposals, tenders and opportunities that contribute to sustainable business growth.

What you’ll bring

• We are looking for a commercially minded operational leader who can balance safety, people, customers and performance.
• Demonstrated business or contract management experience within operational, multi‑site environments.
• Proven P&L accountability, with $10M+ preferred.
• Strong commercial and operational decision‑making capability.
• Proven leadership capability across team performance, coaching and development.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards.
• A customer‑focused, results‑driven and continuous improvement mindset.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Management or Leadership and/or a trade qualification will be highly regarded.

Why join Freo Group?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine operational impact. You will have responsibility across safety, operational performance, commercial outcomes, customer relationships and team capability, with scope to improve the way work is planned and delivered and identify opportunities for future growth.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.