Operations Manager QLD

Seize this challenging opportunity to join Mapei, contribute to their growth trajectory and reap the rewards

Bullet Points

• Leading Global Manufacturer
• Key Appointment - Contribute to the Growth Strategy
• State of the Art Manufacturing Facility / Location: Head Office - Wacol QLD

About the Company:

Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company servicing the global construction industry. Mapei has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With a 4 billion Euro turnover in 2022, 25 Product lines, 32 Main research centres in 20 countries, 100,000 tons CO2 offset, 92 manufacturing plants in 5 continents, 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries, the Group employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide.

In Australia, the state-of-the-art facility in Brisbane produces over 57 thousand tons of product each year and up to 15 million litres of liquid product. The Brisbane facility also houses R&D, quality control laboratories and training centre to develop industry technical expertise and full HO infrastructure. We are excited to be further expanding our Australian footprint into Victoria in 2026, opening our new Melbourne site housing production, logistics, warehousing, VIC sales team, customer service and associated infrastructure, to further support our expanding customer markets.

As a market leader, Mapei Australia understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. We are proud to be ranked among the "World's Best Employers" with Forbes' and Statista acknowledging Mapei's global endeavours excel in terms of corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility.

About the Opportunity:

Presented is a unique opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join this dynamic and innovative manufacturing business during an exciting phase of growth. This challenging opportunity has direct responsibility for a multi-site Operations Team in QLD and NSW including the manufacturing facility in Brisbane.

Reporting to the General Manager this role manages the operations functions across multiple sites to optimise the use of resources, ensuring cost effectiveness, production quality control, safety, procurement, warehousing, logistics and service standards. You will be directly responsible for ensuring maximum operational efficiency and continuous improvement of all operations, employees and systems. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will also interact with key internal and external decision makers, requiring well developed technical competency and business acumen.

About You:

Ambitious and seeking a role where you can be effective, your personal qualities should encompass proven leadership ability, relationship building and influencing skills. Above all, you will be an excellent communicator, energetic, self-managed and appreciate the challenge and opportunity this position and company can provide.

Degree qualifications (Engineering) supported by technical competency, sound commercial acumen will be highly regarded. Previous high-level operations experience in batch manufacturing environments could include Chemicals, Food or Industrial Products industries and experience implementing Continuous Improvement strategies is essential.

About the Benefits:

As you will be joining a growing company with substantial expansion plans over the coming years, a global company that has been in operation since 1937, this fulltime role at Wacol in Brisbane offers job stability where you can rest assured that you are joining a highly respected industry leader known for its innovative and environmentally sustainable product lines. This key appointment is pivotal to our on-going success and in return for your experience and genuine commitment, a competitive remuneration package is on offer to attract outstanding candidates.

Enquiries are welcome, please contact Sharyn Cocks M: at Options Consulting Group for a confidential discussion.

Options Consulting Group are exclusively handling this recruitment process.