General Manager Manufacturing
1 day ago
TESS Search Partners is proud to be partnering with REDARC, a leading Australian manufacturer renowned for its innovation in advanced electronics and power management solutions. With a strong reputation for quality, performance and engineering excellence, REDARC continues to expand its global footprint across automotive, defence and industrial markets. Based at their world-class Lonsdale facility, this role sits on the Executive Leadership Team and plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of REDARC's manufacturing capability and competitiveness.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the General Manager - Manufacturing will lead the end-to-end manufacturing function, ensuring operational excellence, innovation and strategic alignment across the business. The role carries full accountability for productivity, quality, delivery, safety and sustainability outcomes, while embedding a culture of continuous improvement and performance. A key focus will be on advancing automation, driving digital transformation and ensuring manufacturing remains a strategic enabler of growth and customer confidence. The position also has responsibility for developing and executing a long-range manufacturing strategy, aligning investment, technology and workforce capability to meet REDARC's global ambitions.
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in manufacturing and operations leadership, ideally within complex, high-technology or advanced manufacturing environments. They will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, a record of scaling operations and expertise in Lean methodologies and continuous improvement. Experience with automation, robotics and digital manufacturing systems will be highly regarded, as will the ability to lead and inspire diverse teams through change. A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is essential, with postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA viewed favourably. Above all, this person will be a strategic and hands-on leader who drives performance, fosters collaboration and demonstrates resilience, ambition and accountability.
At REDARC, employees thrive in a culture built on innovation, teamwork and wellbeing. The company offers a healthy and inclusive work environment supported by monthly health and wellbeing initiatives, prizes and access to paid physiotherapy sessions. Staff enjoy a friendly and supportive team culture, with regular recognition through fortnightly fruit, quarterly lunches and ongoing engagement activities. REDARC also provides an Employee Assistance Program and promotes a strong focus on work-life balance, ensuring every team member is supported to perform at their best.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a globally respected Australian manufacturer at a defining moment in its growth journey. To express interest or request a confidential discussion, contact Donna Ferris, TESS Search Partners on or apply via the link.
Please note: Candidates must have full working rights in Australia. Security clearance may be required for certain project engagements.
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