Operations Manager

Findstaff; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Findstaff partners with a well-established production business in Sydney to recruit an experienced Operations Manager who will lead day-to-day operations, drive productivity and deliver measurable improvements.

Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role focuses on process optimisation, ERP integration, SOP development and team leadership to sustain excellence across manufacturing and related operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading production, manufacturing or operations teams.
• Proven track record delivering productivity improvements.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen methods is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and operational activities.
• Drive productivity, workflow efficiency and operational performance.
• Coordinate labour, resources and equipment to maximise output.
• Identify and remove operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of a new ERP platform.
• Develop, document and embed SOPs, workflows and operational standards.
• Establish performance measures and operational KPIs.
• Lead, coach and develop operational teams and supervisors.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Leadership

ERP Implementation

SOP Development

Stakeholder Management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client is a well-established production-based business seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a key leadership role in the ongoing development and performance of the operation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position is responsible for leading day-to-day operations while driving productivity, continuous improvement, process optimisation and team performance.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who enjoys creating structure, improving systems, developing people and delivering measurable operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and operational activities.
• Drive productivity, workflow efficiency and operational performance.
• Coordinate labour, resources and equipment to maximise output.
• Identify and remove operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of a new ERP platform.
• Develop, document and embed SOPs, workflows and operational standards.
• Establish performance measures and operational KPIs.
• Lead, coach and develop operational teams and supervisors.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a structured, solutions-focused leader with experience managing production, manufacturing or operational teams and delivering operational improvements.

You will bring:

• Experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience improving productivity, workflow, efficiency and operational performance.
• Exposure to Lean Flow, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar continuous improvement methodologies highly regarded.
• Experience developing SOPs, workflows and process improvements.
• ERP implementation or systems improvement experience highly regarded.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to drive accountability and performance.

Experience within manufacturing, production, FMCG, food processing, packaging, horticulture, agriculture or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• Leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and future growth.
• High level of autonomy and ownership.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary package.

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