Regional Ops Leader - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Fantech Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Senior leadership

Manufacturing

Supply chain

Strategic thinking

Execution

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Procurement

Multi-site leadership

Education

Operations Management degree

Engineering background

Lean/continuous improvement qualifications

Job description

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.