CareerPlan

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead operations for a truck axle assembly plant and an aftermarket parts distribution centre, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery while optimizing manufacturing and warehouse processes.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing operations manager

Builds

Truck axles and aftermarket parts distribution

Domain

Automotive manufacturing and logistics

Required skills

Manufacturing operations management, Lean manufacturing, Unionized environment management, Health, safety, and environmental compliance, Budgetary management, Team leadership and development, Process optimization, Stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Cummins Operational Excellence, Warehouse materials management, Welding and assembly process knowledge

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to axle manufacturing and distribution warehouse teams; Manage compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards; Optimize work methods and processes including welding, assembly, painting, and warehouse management; Lead annual operating plans and performance targets; Manage, coach, and develop staff; Oversee operations maintenance and facilities management.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC