Operations Manager – Timber Manufacturing

Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in timber manufacturing, commercial management and business growth?

UBEECO Packaging Solutions is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead our growing timber manufacturing operation and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our business.

UBEECO is a proudly Australian industrial packaging manufacturer, supplying tailored timber crates, pallets, cases and protective packaging solutions to clients across mining, defence, logistics and other industrial sectors.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance of the business, including P&L;, manufacturing operations, sales performance, customer growth, people leadership and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As General Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the business, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional customer outcomes while achieving sustainable growth and strong financial performance.

You will be responsible for:

Full P&L; ownership and commercial performance of the business

Developing and executing strategies to drive revenue, profitability and sustainable growth

Leading and overseeing the Sales function, including sales strategy, pipeline development, customer acquisition and retention

Identifying new markets, customers and commercial opportunities to expand the business

Building strong relationships with key customers and strategic partners

Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing leadership team

Overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and on-time delivery

Driving LEAN manufacturing principles and a culture of continuous improvement

Reviewing operational and financial performance and implementing initiatives to improve margins and productivity

Ensuring production capacity, resources and workforce planning align with business growth

Developing clear performance expectations,



KPIs and accountability across the business

Working closely with the Managing Director to develop and execute the company's strategic direction

Driving a positive workplace culture built on communication, trust, accountability and high performance

Leading change and ensuring the business is positioned for continued growth

What You Bring

Leadership & Commercial Capability

Proven experience in a senior management or General Management role

Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience managing P&L; and business performance

Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that deliver revenue and profit growth

Experience leading and developing a Sales function

Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership

A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability

Manufacturing Experience

Significant experience in manufacturing is essential

Timber manufacturing experience is highly desirable and will be strongly regarded

Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, productivity, quality and cost management

Demonstrated understanding and practical application of LEAN principles and continuous improvement

Experience leading operational change and improving business performance

Strong understanding of workforce planning, production capacity and resource management

Proven ability to inspire, influence and engage teams

Strong emotional intelligence and a genuine people‑first leadership style

Demonstrated capability in performance management, coaching and developing leaders

Ability to create a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels

Tertiary qualifications in business, manufacturing, management or a related discipline are desirable, or equivalent senior leadership experience.

If you are a commercially minded leader who can combine manufacturing excellence, sales growth and solid people leadership, we want to hear from you.

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📌 Operations Manager – Timber Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 UBEECO
📍 Melbourne