Operations Manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Six Degrees Executive is proud to be partnering with a market leading industrial manfuacturing business based in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. They supply premium products to their customers. With a reputation for innovation, engineering, and quality.

As part of this evolution, our client is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Operations Manager to lead its manufacturing, quality, safety, and maintenance functions across multiple sites. 

The Opportunity
The Operations Manager will drive operational excellence by setting and executing the manufacturing strategy. With full operational responsibility, you'll be accountable for:

  • Leading end-to-end operations, ensuring output, quality, safety, and delivery targets are consistently met.
  • Driving continuous improvement, labour optimisation, and cost control across all facilities.
  • Building cross-divisional collaboration to maximise performance and streamline processes.
  • Championing a strong safety culture, high standards, and consistent alignment with business values.
  • Mentoring and empowering a high-performing operations leadership team.

This is a newly created role designed to strengthen leadership capability and position the business for its next stage of growth.

Skills & Expertise Required
We're looking for a commercially minded manufacturing leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment:

  • 7+ years' experience at Site Manager and / or Operations Manager level within a similar setting. Ideally with multi-site leadership experience.
  • Significant experience within automotive, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
  • Proven track record across both multinational/blue-chip and SME/family-owned businesses.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels and functions.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing best practice, workforce engagement, and operational metrics.

Cultural & Leadership Fit
Our client's culture is defined by humility, accountability, and a passion for quality. The right candidate will be:

  • Customer-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
  • A direct, honest, and respectful communicator.
  • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Results-oriented, energetic, and team-focused.
  • Passionate about manufacturing and delivering value to customers.

Why?
This is a rare chance to shape the operational future of a respected Australian business with real investment behind it. You'll join a leadership team committed to doing things the right way — balancing performance with culture, and long-term vision with day-to-day delivery.

What's next?

If you think this opportunity sounds right for you, click APPLY NOW to send your application or contact David Oliver for a confidential discussion on or

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