Operations Director – Manufacturing Leadership

About the role

The organisation seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead its national manufacturing footprint. You will shape strategy, drive operational excellence and support the next phase of growth in a fast‑moving precast concrete environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across manufacturing and operations, setting direction for multiple sites.
• Drive production performance, operational efficiency and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Lead Business Unit and Operations Managers to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that support business growth.
• Manage budgets, profitability, cost optimisation and commercial performance.
• Oversee production planning, quality, SHEQ, compliance and governance.
• Build a high‑performance culture through people leadership and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Engineering and Executive Management to meet objectives.
• Champion innovation, technology adoption and best practices across sites.

Required profile

• BSc in Production, Operations or Engineering (MBA, MBL or EDP advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience, with at least 8 years in production and operations leadership.
• Proven senior management experience in precast concrete, concrete products or paving manufacturing.
• Experience managing large production teams and multi‑site operations.
• Strong commercial, financial and strategic business acumen.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain, procurement, vendor management and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to SAP or JDE ERP systems advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHS Act and SHEQ management systems.

Required skills

• SAP
• JDE ERP
• ISO 9001
• OHS Act
• SHEQ management systems