Operations Manager

**About the Company**

Ahrens is a 120-year-old, fifth-generation South Australian family-owned business, employing about 1000 people nationally. Our footprint continually increases as we experience significant growth throughout our divisions, which are proud leaders of their industry. Our major divisions consist of construction, engineering, rural infrastructure, water storage, electrical and mining services.

Ahrens Rural - a leading division of the Ahrens family of brands - expertly build silos which are made in our local facilities and are delivered either fully assembled or ready for site construction. Our extensive range of products include transportable silos, field bins, feeders, augers and conveyors, material handling systems, grain storage and handling complexes and bulker systems.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Site Constructed Silos division, who is result driven, customer focused and hands on to join the team at Sheaoak Log. The Operations Manager will plan, coordinate and manage the business operations for the Site Constructed range nationally, which includes the flat bottom range as well as specialty grain storage and handling equipment.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement strategies, with clear business direction and KPI’s that position the Site Constructed Silo operations for revenue and profit growth.
- Promote Ahrens unique competitive advantage to existing and new clients.
- Identify and propose new markets and products that complement our existing product lines and capabilities.
- Identify and implement new design initiatives, best practices and principles, which ensure that our Site Constructed Silos provide the highest level of value and quality for our valued clients.
- Monitor project performances, expenditure against budget, and promptly address variances.
- Utilise your strong project management skills to ensure projects are completed to the client’s satisfaction and in line with all agreed contracts, plans specifications, budgets and timelines.
- Utilise your industry knowledge to provide technical guidance and leadership to the production team.
- Build a competent, accountable and motivated team including concrete and install subcontractors nationally, with a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provide strong leadership at all levels, to ensure high morale, teamwork and good employee relations.
- Manage the performance of all employees and subcontractors through formal reviews.
- Monitor and manage labour, material, plant and equipment utilisation.
- Ensure compliance to all group systems, guidelines & policies.

**Skills and Experience**
- Experience in project management roles within the construction and/or manufacturing industry with exceptional time management and organisational skills and an eye for detail when scheduling, planning and coordinating projects.
- Strong focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations through superior customer service.
- Knowledge and experience in manufacturing and production management, principles and methods including the coordination of people, materials and resources.
- Management of the end-to-end sales process from first customer contact to project delivery and handover.
- Well-developed understanding of the steel and engineering industry or equivalent experience in the agricultural manufacturing Industry.
- Results oriented attitude and excellent business acumen with the ability to identify and propose new business opportunities
- Ability to effectively motivate, engage and manage staff, contractors and suppliers, to meet and exceed expectations.
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
- Excellent communication and networking skills - verbal and written.
- Formal qualifications in production, manufacturing or operations management or technical training.
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques/lean manufacturing (desirable).
- Previous business development experience (desirable).
- Existing networks within the agricultural industry (desirable).

**Why Work at Ahrens**

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We guarantee a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

**How to Apply