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Operations Director

Full-time

Network Finance

What You'll Be Responsible For

  • Providing strategic leadership across manufacturing and operations.
  • Driving production performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Leading Business Unit and Operations Managers to achieve operational excellence.
  • Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies that support business growth.
  • Managing budgets, profitability, cost optimisation, and commercial performance.
  • Overseeing production planning, quality, SHEQ, compliance, and governance.
  • Building a high-performance culture through effective people leadership and succession planning.
  • Working closely with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, and Executive Management to achieve business objectives.
  • Championing innovation, technology adoption, and operational best practices across multiple sites.

What We're Looking For

  • BSc Degree, Production, Operations or Engineering qualification.
  • MBA, MBL or EDP qualification will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years' manufacturing experience .
  • At least 8 years in Production and Operations leadership .
  • Proven Senior Management experience.
  • Strong background within a precast concrete, concrete products or paving manufacturing environment .
  • Experience managing large production teams and multi-site operations.
  • Sound commercial, financial and strategic business acumen.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement, Vendor Management and Continuous Improvement.
  • Exposure to SAP or JDE ERP systems will be advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 , OHS Act , and SHEQ management systems.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Manufacturing & Production Management
  • Financial & Commercial Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain & Procurement
  • People Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Performance Management
  • Business Growth & Innovation

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a results-driven manufacturing executive who enjoys transforming operations, improving profitability, and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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