Operations Manager-Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain

Spanset Australia; Penrith; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spanset Australia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Warehouse & Distribution teams. You will drive operational performance, improve productivity, ensure quality and safety, and optimise material flow from production to delivery.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will foster accountability, teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement across the business while maintaining a sharp focus on costs and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, or integrated industrial operations.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and develop departmental leaders.
• Strong production planning, inventory, maintenance, and logistics knowledge.
• Experience improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet output targets, quality, efficiency, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee engineering activities, equipment reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory, warehousing, dispatch, logistics, and distribution for timely deliveries.
• Sourcing materials and services cost-effectively while maintaining quality.
• Develop and monitor supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate department managers with clear goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste and downtime.
• Coordinate production schedules with engineering, inventory and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards and company policies.
• Manage budgets, labour costs and other operating expenses.
• Collaborate with sales, finance and senior management to meet customer demand.

Skills

Manufacturing Mgmt

Engineering Mgmt

Team Leadership

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Maintenance

Logistics

Budget Management

Operational KPIs

Stakeholder Management

Quality & Safety

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Operations Manager-Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to lead our Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement and Warehouse & Distribution teams.

This management role is responsible for driving operational performance, improving productivity, maintaining quality and safety standards, and ensuring efficient flow of materials and products from manufacturing through to delivery.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior management team, you will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing: Lead production operations, ensuring output targets, product quality, efficiency, and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Engineering: Oversee engineering activities, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Warehouse & Distribution: Manage inventory control, warehousing, dispatch, logistics, and distribution to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Procurement: Ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials, components, equipment, and services.
• Commercial: Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Leadership: Lead, develop, and motivate departmental managers and their teams, establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Operational Excellence: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste, minimise downtime, and optimise the use of people, equipment, and resources.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across all departments, taking action to address performance gaps.
• Planning & Coordination: Align production schedules, engineering resources, inventory availability, and distribution requirements to meet customer demand.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, quality standards, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Cost Control: Manage operational budgets, labour costs, inventory levels, and other expenses while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sales, finance, and senior management to support business objectives and customer satisfaction.

About You

You are a practical, commercially minded operations leader who understands how manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain functions work together to deliver business results.

You will bring

• Proven experience managing manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, distribution, or integrated industrial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams and develop strong departmental leaders.
• A solid understanding of production planning, inventory management, maintenance, and logistics.
• Experience improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational KPIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A key leadership position with broad operational responsibility.
• The opportunity to shape and improve business performance across multiple functions.
• A collaborative environment where initiative and accountability are valued.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to the company's long-term growth and success.