Workshop Operations Leader - Modular Construction

Lightning HR PTY LTD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightning HR PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy modular building workshop in Bundamba/Ipswich, QLD. You will drive production scheduling, productivity, quality and performance while managing multiple teams and stakeholders on site.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate materials, labour and equipment, maintain safety standards and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Workshop Manager or senior construction leader.
• Experience managing multiple teams in a fast-paced construction, manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, production scheduling and workflow management.
• Experience coordinating trades, materials, labour and project delivery.
• Confidence managing budgets, productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning and decision-making abilities.
• Strong people management and team development experience.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day operations of a busy modular building workshop.
• Leading, motivating and managing workshop teams, supervisors, trades and support staff.
• Planning production schedules, workloads and daily priorities.
• Ensuring jobs move efficiently through the workshop from start to finish.
• Coordinating materials, stock, equipment, resources and labour requirements.
• Working closely with production, construction, administration and installation teams.
• Making sure the right people, materials and equipment are in the right place at the right time.
• Monitoring project timelines, budgets, productivity and quality standards.
• Identifying bottlenecks, solving problems and improving operational efficiency.
• Managing workflow, workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Driving accountability, teamwork and a strong safety culture.
• Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and presentation.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members.
• Building strong relationships across all areas of the business.
• Introducing smarter systems, better processes and practical improvements.
• Keeping management informed of operational performance, challenges and opportunities.
• Creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and take pride in what they achieve.

Skills

Leadership

Positive energy

People management

Organisation

Accountability

Commercial awareness

Communication

Hands-on

Humour

Job description

Lightning HR PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a busy modular building workshop in Bundamba/Ipswich, QLD. You will drive production scheduling, productivity, quality and performance while managing multiple teams and stakeholders on site.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate materials, labour and equipment, maintain safety standards and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.