Operations Manager

2 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia Unique Metals Laser Full time

About Unique Metals Laser

Proudly Australian and privately owned company, Unique Metals Laser’s history stretches back to 1972. Unique Metals Laser provide high precision cutting and fabrication solutions to a variety of industries. We have 8 sites across Australia, with our corporate office located in Coopers Plains, Queensland.

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will be based in North Plympton, SA and will take responsibility for the management of the branch, involving production efficiency, management of staff and assisting our sales department as required. The position will require a “hands on” approach in managing and troubleshooting day to day production issues in a sheet metal fabrication / light engineering environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with management experience within a manufacturing and light engineering environment.

Manage the continual growth of the branch.
Manage the team of administration and production staff.
Schedule and manage day to day production to meet order requirements.
Manage operations to ensure the profitability of the branch; meet budget requirements.
Manage all production equipment, stocks and consumables.
Coordinate staff recruitment, induction and training.
Ensure the overall health, safety and welfare of all our personnel, contractors or visitors.
Actively promote all company Quality Assurance/ Quality Control requirements.

Minimum 5 years management experience in a sheet metal fabrication / light engineering environment
Tertiary qualifications in Business / Trade, desirable
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Working experience of budgets and forecasts
Excellent understanding of maximising productivity in a production environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational skills
Ability to respond to a changing work environment
Understanding of safety, environment HR and IR legislation
Understanding of Quality management and continuous improvement
Drivers Licence Required

**Benefits**:
Competitive Salary
Training and ongoing support
Employee Assistance Program incorporating services like Financial Counselling and Nutritional coaching.
Company uniform
$1000 Sign on bonus, payable after successful probation

Unique Laser prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.


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