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.
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
Strong 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 chance to genuinely influence and improve a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Operations Director - Manufacturing (Western Australia)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Western Australia