Regional Head of Operations

Fantech Group; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 260 000 - 380 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fantech Group seeks a Regional Head of Operations to lead manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, purchasing and facilities management across Australia and New Zealand. You will report to the Regional Managing Director and shape the regional operating model to drive sustainable performance.

You will oversee safety, quality and continuous improvement, build cross-functional partnerships, and deliver measurable improvements across the region in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing, operations or supply chain.
• Experience leading multi-site operational teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, warehousing, procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
• Practical, proactive and outcome-focused leadership.
• The ability to build trust and gain buy-in for new ways of working.
• Tertiary qualification in Operations Management or related discipline; Lean/CI qualifications highly regarded.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with regional objectives and Group priorities.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, capacity utilisation and performance across regional manufacturing.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, optimise purchasing, improve supply chain resilience and manage inventory.
• Improve warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, distribution efficiency and customer service.
• Oversee regional building and facilities management, safety, compliance and asset efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices.
• Provide oversight for H&S strategy and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Strengthen quality performance to meet customer, regulatory and Group requirements.
• Build operational capability and foster ownership, accountability and cross-business collaboration.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Manufacturing

Supply chain

Strategic thinking

Execution

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Procurement

Multi-site leadership

Formation

Operations Management degree

Engineering background

Lean/continuous improvement qualifications

Description du poste

Lead regional operations. Drive performance. Deliver continuous improvement.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Regional Head of Operations to lead operational performance across our Australian and New Zealand businesses.

Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, this is a key leadership role with responsibility for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, purchasing and supply chain, and facilities management. As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will help shape our regional operating model, strengthen collaboration across our businesses and deliver sustainable improvements in operational performance.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with regional and Group objectives, establishing clear priorities, performance measures and accountability.
• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, capacity utilisation and operational performance across regional manufacturing operations.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, optimise purchasing outcomes, improve supply chain resilience and manage inventory and working capital effectively.
• Improve warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, distribution efficiency and customer service outcomes.
• Oversee regional building and facilities management, ensuring sites and assets remain safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, promote best practice and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working.
• Providing oversight and accountability for H&S strategy, systems and performance. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Group requirements, drive risk reduction and embed a proactive safety culture across all operational sites.
• Strengthen quality performance and consistency, ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory and Group requirements.
• Develop operational capability, build strong relationships across the business and foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

You are a commercially astute and pragmatic leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution. You understand how to improve operational performance in complex environments and can influence stakeholders across different businesses and functions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience in manufacturing, operations or supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site operational teams.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, warehousing, procurement and supply chain management.
• A proven ability to develop and implement operational strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
• A practical, proactive and outcome-focused approach to leadership.
• The ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders, challenge existing practices constructively and gain buy-in for new ways of working.

A tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management or a related discipline is required. Formal qualifications or experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement or operational excellence methodologies will be highly regarded.

Experience working in a multi-business or regional environment will be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Our Australasia region brings together a diverse portfolio of businesses, products and capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. As we continue to strengthen our regional operating model and pursue opportunities for growth, operational excellence and collaboration will be central to our success.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at a regional level, work closely with senior leaders and influence how our operations perform and evolve into the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment is based upon candidate qualifications, merit, and business requirements.

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