Operational Excellence Director

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeOperations Full time $140,000 - $179,990

Are you ready to drive operational excellence at a leading events company?

Overview

Our company has been bringing joy to communities for over 130 years through spectacular seasonal experiences, dazzling illuminations and immersive activations.

Role

We're seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead the Warehouse, Logistics, Production & Technical teams with a focus on efficiency and productivity.

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark at a market leader, working alongside a passionate team during one of the most exciting growth phases in our history.

With direct access to senior leadership and a clear pathway to future progression into a COO / CEO role, this is more than a job, it's your chance to shape the future of a business while delivering world-class experiences at scale.

Why This Role is Different
  • Strategic Impact: Direct influence on business direction as part of our Senior Leadership Team
  • Transformational Leadership: Drive operational excellence across Production, Technical, Supply chain & Logistics
  • Growth Phase Opportunity: Be instrumental in scaling our 130-year legacy into its next chapter with the opportunity for further career progression into a COO / CEO role
  • Industry Leadership: Keep our company at the forefront of innovation in the events industry
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Warehouse, Supply Chain, Logistics and Production & Technical teams with a focus on efficiency and productivity
  • Champion a high-performing, collaborative and values-driven team culture
  • Drive innovation within our Production methods and Technical offerings
  • Manage production schedules, capacity planning and delivery of projects on time, on budget and to specification
  • Ensure best practice WHS standards and foster a proactive safety culture
  • Oversee production methods, build standards and compliance with engineering and Australian regulations
  • Develop, implement and optimise systems and processes to support peak project delivery
  • Manage Real Estate Portfolio Management – optimise real estate assets to support operational efficiency, client experience and cost effectiveness
  • Drive continuous improvement in inventory management and warehouse & logistics coordination
  • Collaborate closely with internal departments including Sales, Project Management, Creative and Finance
  • Lead weekly operations meetings and provide regular performance reporting to the Executive team
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, freight providers and third-party partners
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
  • Proven experience in an operations leadership role (preferably in aligned industries such as events, exhibitions)
  • Strong people leadership and mentoring skills across varied teams
  • A high level of business acumen with a firm grip on metrics who understands how to get results
  • An expert in Production across all disciplines, understanding and improving methods for both temporary and permanent installations
  • Vast experience in Production of experiential temporary structures plus Lighting & technical activations
  • Demonstrated experience managing warehouses, supply chains, logistics and importing
  • Excellent planning, prioritisation and project coordination abilities
  • A hands-on and solutions-focused mindset, with high attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of WHS standards and operational compliance
  • Experience working with ERP or inventory systems
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Flexibility and resilience during our peak season (Aug–Dec)
  • Long term career aspirations with a growth mindset
Our Core Values

We're looking for someone who lives our company values:

  • Do it with passion
  • Be supportive
  • Think outside the box
  • Get it done
  • Have fun with it

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