The Operations Manager is responsible for driving measurable production, quality and safety improvements across Wheelie Rooms' manufacturing facilities in both Brisbane and Melbourne. Drive planning, supplier performance, inventory availability, BOM readiness, TACT compliance, standardised processes, quality compliance and scheduling.

Key responsibilities

Own production readiness, including materials, labour information, BOM requirements, sequencing and constraints

Monitor actual labour against BOM allowances and investigate adverse variances

Lead Lean, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen activities with quantified benefits and visible follow-through

Maintain and improve WHS, quality, SOP and training systems

Provide concise, timely and data-based reporting to the General Manager

Influence production personnel and support functions through clear standards and accountability

Track labour hours and cost by unit, build stage and task against BOM allowances

Identify bottlenecks, waiting time, constraints and causes of schedule variance

Maintain accurate reorder points, shortage visibility and escalation processes

Monitor supplier delivery performance and address recurring lateness, shortages or quality issues

About you

Manufacturing operations, production improvement or continuous improvement experience





Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen

Materials planning, inventory control, BOM and supplier performance capability

Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and KPI reporting skills

Sound WHS knowledge and experience developing SOPs and training materials

Ability to influence, coordinate and control compliance and outcomes

Desirable: Experience in modular buildings, transportable homes, construction, caravan, trailer or similar manufacturing

Desirable: Lean, Six Sigma, supply chain or WHS qualifications

Desirable: Experience with ERP, inventory and workflow systems, including Zoho products

Desirable: Familiar with DMAIC processes - Define, Measure, Analyse, Implement and Control

About us

A privately owned growing company in the agile Tiny Homes market. Why Wheelie Rooms?

“Wheelie Rooms believes everyone deserves access to safe, affordable and flexible shelter, regardless of where they are in life's journey. We exist to remove barriers that prevent everyday Australians from creating a place to call home, a space that creates freedom, unlocks opportunities, builds financial security and supports people to live life on their own terms.”

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📌 Manufacturing Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Wheelie Rooms
📍 Brisbane