We are currently recruiting for a newly created Operations Director position with an established Western Australian manufacturer servicing the mining and resources sector.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional to take ownership of the company's manufacturing, production, engineering and workshop operations, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the next phase of business growth.
The business has a strong reputation within its market and is entering an exciting period of expansion, creating an opportunity for an experienced leader to make a genuine impact.

About the Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the operation is safe, efficient, well-structured and capable of delivering to customer expectations.
Key areas of responsibility will include:

- Leading manufacturing, production and workshop operations
- Driving production efficiency, capacity and scheduling
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Overseeing engineering and technical functions
- Improving processes, systems and operational performance
- Supporting procurement and supply chain requirements
- Leading and developing operational teams
- Working closely with commercial and senior leadership teams
- Ensuring high standards across safety, quality and delivery

This is a newly created position with significant scope to shape the operational strategy and implement meaningful improvements.

About You

We're looking for an experienced operations leader who understands manufacturing and knows how to get the best out of people,



processes and production environments.
You will ideally have:

- Significant senior operations or manufacturing leadership experience
- Background in steel, metals, heavy manufacturing, mining services or a similar environment
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement capability
- Proven experience improving production efficiency and operational performance
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- A practical, hands-on leadership style
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why This Opportunity?

- Newly created senior leadership position
- Significant influence over the future direction of the operation
- Established WA business with a strong market reputation
- Exposure to major mining and resources customers
- Opportunity to implement real operational change
- Solid growth trajectory
- $200K–$250K + Super + Bonus
- Malaga location
- Immediate start available

If you're an experienced Operations Director, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager or senior Production leader looking for an opportunity to genuinely influence and improve a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
Click “Apply Now” and submit your current resume, outlining your relevant experience and availability.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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