Operations Director

Vendito is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate daily operations within New South Wales. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a team of employees, ensuring efficient production and services delivery, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to overall operational performance.

• Team Management:
  • Supervise and lead a team of operations staff, including assigning tasks, providing guidance, and setting standards of performance.
  • Foster a positive work environment, promote teamwork, and resolve any conflicts or issues that may arise.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Plan, organise, and coordinate daily operational activities to meet production goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
  • Monitor workflow, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with operational procedures, safety regulations, and quality control standards.
  • Coordinate production activity through liaison with other Vendito Functions as required.
• Resource Management:
  • Manage and optimize resources, including equipment, materials, and labor, to maximize operational performance and minimize costs.
  • Coordinate with other departments, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services required for production.
• Communication and Reporting:
  • Communicate with senior management, colleagues, and team members to provide updates on operations, address issues, and collaborate on improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare and analyze operational reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Problem-Solving:
  • Identify operational challenges, analyze root causes, develop, and implement solutions to address issues and improve production processes.
  • Make informed decisions to resolve conflict, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to achieve operational objectives.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Monitor and maintain quality standards in production processes, products, or services to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with regulations.
  • Implement quality control measures, conduct inspections, and address any deviations from quality requirements.
• Workplace Health and Safety:
  • Play a leading role in championing workplace health and safety.
  • Lead workplace safety initiatives.
  • Be conversant with workplace health and safety regulations.

• Essential:
  • Proven experience in operations management or a similar role, demonstrating leadership and management skills with 5+ years of field experience in a production environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the building products industry.
• Desirable:
  • Certificate or Diploma in Management.
  • Certificate or experience in Lean Manufacturing.
  • Certificate or Diploma in Work Health Safety.