Job Description
Our client is an established Australian designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialist electric and hydronic floor-heating solutions.
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Based in Mona Vale and supporting customers across Australia, the business has built a strong market position through technical expertise, quality products and responsive service. They are now preparing for their next phase of growth.
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The Role
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Reporting to the Managing Director and joining the Management Team, you will have the prospect to provide integrated leadership across fabrication, warehousing, logistics, inventory and supply chain.
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Your initial priority will be to strengthen the fabrication function and its team by bringing greater clarity to leadership, workflow, planning, productivity, quality and capacity.
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From there, you will drive coordinated improvement across the broader operation, building the systems, capability and discipline required to support sustainable growth.
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This is a visible, hands-on role for an operational leader who can work effectively on the floor while also contributing to business planning, reporting and decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of fabrication performance, scheduling and workflow to improve productivity, quality and on-time delivery.
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Lead and develop the fabrication and warehouse teams, establishing clear roles, standards and performance expectations.
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Lead warehouse and logistics performance, improving safety, flow, space utilisation, dispatch accuracy and delivery reliability.
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Strengthen inventory, demand planning, purchasing and supplier performance through better systems, controls and visibility
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Introduce practical KPIs, document core processes and identify opportunities to improve capacity, automation, fabrication rate and workflow.
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Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
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About You
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We are seeking an experienced Operations, Manufacturing or Warehouse & Logistics Manager who has improved performance in a similar product-based, fabrication or light-manufacturing environment.
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You are comfortable moving between strategy and execution, are prepared to work alongside the team, challenge existing practices constructively and make practical improvements stick.
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Ideally, you will bring:
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Broad operational leadership experience across fabrication or light manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, inventory and supply chain.
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A proven track record of introducing structure, process discipline and measurable performance improvement.
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Strong inventory-management, demand planning and supplier-management capability.
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Experience improving warehouse or ERP systems, supported by Lean or continuous-improvement principles.
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A hands-on, commercially aware leadership style with the ability to coach teams and lead change constructively.
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Why Join?
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Take on a genuinely broad role with the mandate to influence how the business operates and grows.
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Make an early, visible impact within fabrication while shaping improvement across the wider operation.
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Join a practical and collaborative culture built on trust, integrity and teamwork.
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Receive an attractive remuneration package reflecting your experience, capability and contribution.
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All discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Additional information
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Lead fabrication, warehousing, logistics, inventory and supply chain operations
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Make a lasting impact across an ambitious, growth-focused business
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Join a passionate team, with a healthy culture where you can have an impact
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