A newly created senior leadership role with real influence across people, operations and performance.
We're partnering with a leading automotive services business to appoint a QLD State Operations Manager to provide senior operational leadership across two established divisions.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. You'll be out in the business, building relationships, developing leaders, understanding what's really happening on the ground and driving meaningful improvement.
Why this role?
$160K package + $20K bonus
Lead two experienced Operations Managers
Ownership of the operational/workshop P&L;
Influence across a sizeable Queensland operation
Strong, relationship-driven culture
Brisbane-based with regional travel approximately quarterly
Genuine opportunity to shape how the operation performs
What will you be doing?
Your first priority will be people - supporting and mentoring the two Operations Managers, strengthening leadership capability and making sure teams feel supported, connected and valued.
From there, you'll build a deep understanding of both operations before identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and performance.
You'll also:
Own operational P&L; performance and agreed KPIs
Coach and develop operational leaders
Drive accountability and engagement
Identify and implement practical improvements
Work closely with Sales and key dealership stakeholders
Get out into workshops and across the operation
Become a trusted operational partner to the QLD State Manager
What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced operations leader and people manager who brings commercial nous, sound judgement and plenty of initiative.
You'll ideally have:
Senior operational leadership experience
Strong people leadership and coaching capability
Experience managing P&L;, budgets and KPIs
A team-oriented, hands‐on leadership style
Strong commercial and problem‐solving skills
The confidence to make decisions and take ownership
Automotive experience is highly desirable, but not essential. More key is your ability to lead people, build trust, understand operations and make things happen.
And personality matters. This is a high‐energy, relationship‐driven environment, so we're looking for someone approachable, personable, commercially credible and genuinely enjoyable to work with.
At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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