NORTHSIX is proud to be partnering with a well established, family owned Australian manufacturer with a trusted name, a loyal customer base and a product that speaks for itself. The quality of their product is renowned, and the business has built a fantastic reputation servicing the Transport and Logistics industry over many years.
The business is now seeking a Business Manager to lead it into its next stage of growth. This is not a workshop supervision role; the production team is highly capable. The focus for this role is the business behind the builds: productivity, profitability, systems and people.
The role Reporting directly to the Director and Board, you will:
Review current operations and develop a clear plan to lift productivity and profitability
Take ownership of the financials, including budgets, job costing, cash flow, payables, receivables and payroll (MYOB)
Set clear expectations across the team, drive accountability and build a culture where strong performance is recognised
Strengthen internal processes, systems and records
Maintain clear, timely communication with customers, suppliers and the Board
Oversee daily office operations
NORTHSIX is proud to be partnering with a well established, family owned Australian manufacturer with a trusted name, a loyal customer base and a product that speaks for itself. The quality of their product is renowned, and the business has built a fantastic reputation servicing the Transport and Logistics industry over many years.
The business is now seeking a Business Manager to lead it into its next stage of growth. This is not a workshop supervision role; the production team is highly capable. The focus for this role is the business behind the builds: productivity, profitability,



systems and people.
The role Reporting directly to the Director and Board, you will:
Review current operations and develop a clear plan to lift productivity and profitability
Take ownership of the financials, including budgets, job costing, cash flow, payables, receivables and payroll (MYOB)
Set clear expectations across the team, drive accountability and build a culture where strong performance is recognised
Strengthen internal processes, systems and records
Maintain clear, timely communication with customers, suppliers and the Board
Oversee daily office operations
This is a broad, hands on role with genuine ownership across the whole business.
About you
Experience managing a business, or a significant part of one, ideally within transport, logistics, manufacturing, caravan or a related industrial sector
A strong understanding of production environments, including processes, machinery, workflow and where inefficiencies can arise
Confidence with financials, with recommendations backed by experience
A natural drive to identify what needs improving and take the initiative to deliver it
What's on offer
Attractive base salary plus bonus
The autonomy to shape how the business runs
Support from an invested business, Directors and Board members
Flexibility, with 3 to 5 days per week for the right person with the right experience
A stable, established business with real growth ahead
A huge chance to shape and grow a business with a stable, loyal pipeline of customers and quality work
Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Business Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 NORTHSIX
📍 Melbourne