Job Description
Operations & Performance Manager | Manufacturing Leadership
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Padman Group
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About Padman Group
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Padman Group is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturing business with more than 35 years of supporting Australian agriculture through innovative irrigation and water management solutions.
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As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Operations & Performance Manager to help lead the next phase of our operational and organisational development.
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Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a key leadership position responsible for aligning people, systems and performance to build a more connected, efficient and high-performing business.
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The Opportunity
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This is more than an operations role.
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You'll work alongside the Managing Director to improve the way the business performs across manufacturing, planning, supply chain, quality, finance support and continuous improvement.
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You will help build leadership capability, strengthen accountability, improve communication between departments and ensure strategic priorities are translated into measurable operational results.
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If you enjoy building great teams, improving business performance and creating lasting organisational capability, this is an prospect to make a genuine impact.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead operational performance across the Padman Group.
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Translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans.
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Develop and monitor business KPIs and operational scorecards.
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Coach and mentor operational leaders.
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Improve productivity, efficiency and operational performance.
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Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
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Support inventory optimisation and working capital improvement.
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Oversee SAP Business One and operational reporting systems.
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Strengthen business systems,



processes and operational disciplines.
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Partner with the Senior Accountant to improve commercial performance.
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Foster collaboration across Manufacturing, Projects, Engineering, Supply Chain and Administration.
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Support the Managing Director in delivering the Company's strategic objectives.
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About You
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You are an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and improving the way businesses operate.
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You will ideally bring:
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Demonstrated leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial operations.
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Strong commercial and business acumen.
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Experience leading cross-functional teams.
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ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP Business One highly regarded).
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Experience implementing KPI and performance management systems.
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Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
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Strong communication, coaching and leadership capability.
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The ability to influence, develop and inspire others.
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Most importantly, you are a practical leader who enjoys creating clarity, building capability and delivering measurable business outcomes.
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What We Offer
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Competitive salary package of $165,000–$180,000 plus Superannuation.
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Performance incentive opportunity.
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Opportunity to work directly with the Managing Director.
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Influence the future direction of a growing Australian manufacturing business.
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Collaborative leadership team with genuine autonomy.
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Regional lifestyle based in Strathmerton, Victoria.
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Join Our Team
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This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a well-established Australian manufacturing business.
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If you're looking for a leadership role where you can influence strategy, improve operational performance and develop people while making a genuine contribution to long-term business success, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Operations & Performance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Padman Stops
📍 Victoria