Head of Operations
Core
Lead national factory, fleet, and processing operations across Australia, driving performance, safety, and efficiency.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Head of Operations)
Builds
National factory, production, maintenance, warehousing, fleet, and transport operations
Domain
Manufacturing, logistics, and fleet management in Australia
Required skills
Operational leadership, machinery and production process understanding, multi-site management, budgeting and cost control, safety and compliance management, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Engineering or manufacturing qualification, commercial acumen, people development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and coach State Managers to deliver operational and financial results; Oversee national factory, production, maintenance, warehousing, fleet, and transport operations; Identify opportunities to improve machinery, processes, layouts, and productivity; Manage operational budgets, forecasts, and KPIs; Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on new business opportunities; Drive national standards for safety, quality, and compliance; Travel regularly across Australia to engage with teams and assess performance
