$110,000 – $130,000 per year + performance bonusOur client is an established, privately owned Perth manufacturing business supplying customised products across a range of commercial and consumer markets. With continued growth ahead, they are investing in the systems, processes and leadership capability required to support the next stage of the business.About the roleA well-established, privately owned manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead its day-to-day production operations and support its continued growth.This is a newly created and influential position suited to a proactive, hands-on leader who can bring greater structure, consistency and accountability to a busy manufacturing environment.Working closely with senior leadership, you will review current operations, identify opportunities for improvement and introduce practical systems across production, inventory management, workplace safety and team performance.This is not a purely administrative management role. You will maintain a visible presence within the production environment, work closely with employees and take direct ownership of implementing improvements.What you'll be doingOwn the end-to-end production workflow: design checking, material ordering, cutting, bending, and welding through to dispatch for powdercoating and final product assemblyEnsure all fabrication is carried out in accordance with Australian Standards and approved job design and engineering specificationsPlan and schedule production to meet committed customer delivery dates, in coordination with sales and installation teamsLead, roster, and develop the production team, including apprentices and tradespeople, to build capability and accountability on the floorManage raw material and consumables stock levels, supplier ordering, and receival to avoid production delays and stockoutsMonitor and report on production KPIs, including throughput, quality/rework rates, on-time completion,



and cost per jobIdentify and resolve quality issues, non-conformances, and production bottlenecks, implementing corrective and preventative actionMaintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised production environment, and champion a strong safety culture on the floorWork closely with senior leadership on capacity planning, cost control, and continuous improvement initiativesKey projects in your first 6 monthsAlongside day-to-day operations, you will be accountable for delivering three foundational projects that will shape how they manufacture going forward:Standardise product design and engineering documentationLead the standardisation of design and engineering documentation across the full product range to produce consistent, accurate, Australian Standards-compliant drawings that the floor can build from without ambiguity, and that can also support customer-facing use. The business is willing to arrange external professional support to complete this project.Build and implement an effective inventory management systemDesign and roll out a fit-for-purpose inventory management system for raw materials, componentry, and consumables, giving real‑time visibility of stock on hand, reducing production delays caused by shortages, and tightening the link between purchasing, job scheduling, and the job management system.Roll out the company WHS PlanTake ownership of implementing the company WHS Plan on the production floor, embedding safe work practices, inductions,



and reporting so that compliance and a strong safety culture become part of daily operations.The adecuado candidateYou will be an experienced manufacturing or production leader who enjoys improving how a business operates.You are comfortable working within a business where some systems are still developing. Rather than being frustrated by that, you see the opportunity to build practical solutions, improve accountability and make a measurable difference.To be successful, you will ideally bring:Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or senior Production SupervisorExperience within manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, building products or a related industrial environmentDemonstrated ability to introduce and improve operational systemsStrong production planning, workflow and people‑management capabilitiesPractical knowledge of inventory control and materials managementA sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirementsThe confidence to lead change and manage employee performanceStrong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skillsA reliable, autonomous and accountable working styleGenuine drive and the desire to improve business performanceExperience within a made-to-order or customised manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.What’s of offerSalary of $110,000–$130,000 + bonus, negotiable according to experiencePerformance-based bonus structureDirect access to senior business leadershipThe authority to implement meaningful operational improvementsAn opportunity to build and shape the operational functionA permanent role with an established and growing WA businessThis opportunity will suit an ambitious operational leader who wants more than a business‑as‑usual management role. You will have the scope to improve systems, develop people and make a lasting contribution to the business.
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