OPERATIONS MANAGER

Key Leadership Role
Factory Production Focus
Premium Accredited Applicator
Unique & Rare Opportunity

About us

Family owned and operated since 1958, Vertikote Group is one of the largest and most experienced powder coating & industrial paint operators in Australia. With multiple production lines operating powder coating and liquid paint systems, Vertikote is the leading “one-stop-shop” for all architectural, industrial and domestic applications.

As the accredited coater of choice for our customers, this important role is responsible for the performance of all factory production at our Chipping Norton (NSW) facility to produce quality work including responsibility for:

Safety & Environment
Performance and supervision of workers
Controlling work in progress,
Implementation of efficient work practices to optimise factory performance
Manage chemical pre-treatment systems
Operating plant and equipment settings
Managing consumables and packing

This key role requires a "Hands On" manager with proven labour management skills, ability to allocate and control production work and other factory resources. There will considerable interface with the Sales and the Scheduling/ Logistics teams.

Qualifications & experience

Production management background
Strong leadership skills
Managing multiple production teams
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Highly organised and process systems focused
Cost and efficiency management
Strong understanding of OHS&E requirements
Minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing environment
Mechanical aptitude operating large scale plant & equipment
High levels of computer literacy

Tasks & responsibilities

Overall Factory Production Performance
Managing, coaching and mentoring a large team, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
Develop and implement operational procedures and policies
Manage cost of production while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
Produce work with high quality coating finishes
Address operational issues, monitoring overall customer satisfaction
Provide direction on a daily basis to multiple production teams

If you have the experience and skills outlined above, are fit, healthy with the energy and ambition to succeed in this key role, we look forward to receiving your application. A competitive salary package will be offered.

NOTE: Only Australian citizens or permanent residents currently living in Australia will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $115,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 18/10/2024

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