Executive Director of Operations

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time
About Our Client

Six Degrees Executive is proud to partner with a leading provider of high-quality polyurethane, industrial plastic, and rubber products to the mining industry. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, they have established a reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Culture & Values

Our client values operational excellence, thorough research, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. They invest in their team members and partners, ensuring everyone is well-trained and understands their role. They are dedicated to going the extra mile for clients, managing expectations and deadlines effectively.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead their growing organization towards excellence in safety, customer service, people management, and overall business performance. Your strategic vision and leadership will be instrumental in maintaining client relationships, driving new business opportunities, enhancing staff productivity, ensuring sustainability, and achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead and oversee all aspects of the organization's operations to ensure the highest standards of safety, customer service, and business performance.
  2. Develop, implement, and monitor effective business strategies and tactical plans to drive growth and profitability.
  3. Assume full P&L responsibility across all functions.
  4. Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including financial metrics, to maintain profitability, cash flow, and sustainable growth.
  5. Manage the development, launch, and commercialization of new products, services, and market expansions.
  6. Optimize operational costs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
  7. Attract and retain quality, profitable clients through effective relationship management.
  8. Continuously improve operational, accounting, and sales systems and processes.
  9. Invest in manufacturing facilities to improve productivity and ensure future capability and capacity for business growth.
  10. Foster a positive work environment by engaging and motivating staff through performance reviews and effective communication.
  11. Enhance team synergy between key business functions of operations, sales, and financial administration.
  12. Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements and oversee effective business administration processes.
  13. Continuously improve administrative processes, including IT and data control, to enhance operational efficiency.
  14. Provide regular updates to the Board on business performance, strategic initiatives, and risk mitigation efforts.
Experience & Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with:

  1. 10+ years of business experience, with a track record of effectively managing sales, administration, and production teams, and fostering morale.
  2. 5+ years of successful leadership experience in senior roles within a manufacturing business.
  3. Knowledge and experience in the plastics and mining industries are preferred.
Functional Skills & Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess:

  1. Executive presence and proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
  2. Strong sales, operations, and negotiation skills.
  3. Expertise in product innovation and development.
  4. Demonstrated stakeholder relationship management.
  5. Familiarity with modern business systems.
  6. Effective team leadership and goal orientation.
  7. Demonstrated visible leadership with honesty and integrity.
  8. Commercial acumen and drive for growth.
  9. Strong interpersonal and partnership-building skills.
  10. Strategic planning and problem-solving ability.
  11. Persuasion and negotiation skills.
  12. Customer focus and responsiveness.
  13. Openness to continuous improvement and change leadership.
  14. Commitment to capability development for self and team.
  15. Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and staff.
How to Apply

Please submit your resume via the 'apply now' button below. For any questions, please reach out to Anthony Branch at Six Degrees Executive.

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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