ABOUT STRIKER

Striker Australia is a Western Australian manufacturing business based in Henderson, specialising in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mobile crushing and screening equipment for the mining and resources sector.

We are continuing to strengthen our manufacturing capability through safe, efficient, quality-led and commercially disciplined production practices that support sustainable growth and reliable customer delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading manufacturing operations and improving production planning, workforce capability, safety, quality, delivery performance and continuous improvement.

The Manufacturing Manager will provide practical leadership across the workshop while building the systems, standards and operating disciplines required to support long-term operational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead manufacturing activities across fabrication, assembly, paint, electrical and commissioning.

- Own production planning, sequencing, resource allocation and schedule adherence.

- Improve manufacturing controls, reporting, workflow, labour productivity and delivery reliability.

- Develop and maintain practical quality controls, inspection points, NCR discipline and corrective action tracking.

- Lead proactive safety systems including structured pre-starts, toolbox communication and compliance reporting.

- Review workforce capability and maintain a rolling 24-month workforce, equipment and infrastructure plan.

- Identify operational constraints and present commercially justified recommendations, budgets and implementation plans.

- Work closely with Project Managers, the COO and internal teams to communicate risks, progress and priorities clearly.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR





- Senior manufacturing leadership experience within heavy industrial, mining equipment, fabrication, engineering or similar environments.

- Robust production planning, scheduling and capacity management capability.

- Experience improving safety, quality, production controls and operational performance.

- Practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage effectively with workshop teams.

- Commercial discipline and confidence preparing business cases, resource plans and budget recommendations.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide early visibility of risks and constraints.

- Trade, engineering, manufacturing or business qualification desirable.

WHY JOIN STRIKER

- Senior leadership opportunity with genuine influence over manufacturing performance and capability.

- Established WA business with a long-term focus on operational excellence and reliable customer delivery.

- Opportunity to improve systems, production discipline, quality controls and workforce capability.

- Practical environment where accountability, safety, quality and continuous improvement are valued.

- Competitive senior package plus car allowance.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Striker leaders are accountable for outcomes, disciplined execution and timely escalation of material risks. Leaders are expected to identify constraints, assess options, develop commercially sound recommendations and submit supporting business cases or budget requests where approval is required.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a practical manufacturing leader who can improve performance, build capability and lead teams with accountability, we would like to hear from you. Please apply through SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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