Senior Manufacturing Leader for Advanced Materials Operations

4 days ago

Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia Kite Magnetics Full time

About Kite Magnetics:

We are a pioneering company in advanced materials engineering and manufacturing, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Our innovative technology, Aeroperm, a nanocrystalline magnetic material developed at Monash University, sets the standard for efficiency in electric motors and generators.

Position Overview:

We seek an exceptional Manufacturing Director to drive our advanced manufacturing operations, planning, verifying, installing, commissioning, validating, and scaling production processes. This role will lead process improvements, ensure capability, capacity, and modular scalability targets are validated for subsequent volume manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing Strategy and Leadership
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy aligned with company goals and growth objectives.
  • Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, high quality, and cost-effective production.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the manufacturing team.
  • Process Innovation and Optimisation
  • Lead the development of pilot-scale manufacturing processes to verify and validate capacity and capability for high-volume production.
  • Drive innovation by leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies, digital twin methodologies, and data collection systems.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to develop and transition new materials and products from development to volume manufacturing.
  • Capital Equipment and Manufacturing Systems Management
  • Oversee the entire life cycle of capital equipment, including scope definition, identification, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and end-of-life activities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations across all manufacturing operations.
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance & reliability.
  • Implement job rotations to maintain engagement, broaden skill sets, and ensure operational continuity.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, a related discipline or equivalent experience highly regarded.

Experience:

  • Proven experience (10+ years) in manufacturing leadership roles, preferably within the materials engineering, automotive, aerospace, or defence sectors.
  • Strong track record of developing and executing manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and business growth.

Benefits:

  • $160,000 per annum plus superannuation.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Employee stock ownership plan.
  • Collaborative work environment.

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