Our client is a well-established production-based business seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a key leadership role in the ongoing development and performance of the operation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position is responsible for leading day-to-day operations while driving productivity, continuous improvement, process optimisation and team performance.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who enjoys creating structure, improving systems, developing people and delivering measurable operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day production and operational activities.
- Drive productivity, workflow efficiency and operational performance.
- Coordinate labour, resources and equipment to maximise output.
- Identify and remove operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
- Support the implementation and optimisation of a new ERP platform.
- Develop, document and embed SOPs, workflows and operational standards.
- Establish performance measures and operational KPIs.
- Lead, coach and develop operational teams and supervisors.
- Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a structured, solutions-focused leader with experience managing production,



manufacturing or operational teams and delivering operational improvements.

You will bring:

- Experience in an Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience improving productivity, workflow, efficiency and operational performance.
- Exposure to Lean Flow, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar continuous improvement methodologies highly regarded.
- Experience developing SOPs, workflows and process improvements.
- ERP implementation or systems improvement experience highly regarded.
- Robust planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.
- A hands-on approach with the ability to drive accountability and performance.

Experience within manufacturing, production, FMCG, food processing, packaging, horticulture, agriculture or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

- Leadership role reporting directly to the General Manager.
- Opportunity to influence operational performance and future growth.
- High level of autonomy and ownership.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.
- Competitive salary package.

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📌 Operations Manager (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney