Head of Manufacturing

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
About the Company
Our client is a proudly Australian-owned and operated manufacturer supplying high quality engineered products to a range of industrial businesses within manufacturing, logistics, construction etc. Products include forklift attachments, crane and overhead lifting solutions, trolleys and many more.

With a long standing reputation for providing a high quality and reliable product, this company has a strong presence in the Australian and New Zealand market.

About the Role
As the Head of Manufacturing, you will lead the manufacturing strategy and day to day activities in this rapidly growing business. This is a senior leadership role in the organisation. Your time will be split between people leadership and driving the culture for the experienced factory operations staff, and focusing on improving the manufacturing systems and processes (including applying continuous improvement frameworks). You will need to bring energy, structured problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to the existing stable and highly technically skilled workforce.

Reporting into the General Manager of Operations, you will be based out of the purpose-built factory in Brookvale, NSW (Northern Beaches).

This company has a really strong track record with staff and good tenure across the senior leadership team. We are looking for the next leader to join us on the next phase of our rapid growth journey across these next 10 years. This is a long-term, stable role at an exciting time in this business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and engage a high-tenured team of 25 product staff including assembly workers, fitters, welders and painters.
  • Drive the digitisation of workflows and implement performance visual dashboards.
  • Foster a collaborative and teamwork focused culture amongst the production floor.
  • Champion WHS standards and safety first practices.
  • Implement an ISO9001 QMS and ensure all the documentation, audits and corrective actions are up to date.
Skills and Experience
  • 8 years production leadership experience in a manufacturing and industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing manufacturing systems and driving process improvements.
  • Knowledge of ISO9001.
  • Exposure and demonstrated examples of using lean and continuous improvement methodology,
  • High emotional intelligence, a collaborative, low ego leadership style.
How to Apply
To learn more or if you would like to have a confidential conversation about this role, please click "Apply" or if you have any questions contact Orrin Huang at or via email at

Feel free to connect in with me on and send me a message if that's your preference.

Please do not send CVs via email - if you have questions feel free to email or call but please apply with CVs through the link.

You will need to have full Australian Work Rights to be eligible for this role.

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