The Company
Our client is currently looking to recruit a Head of Operations that will oversee the end-to-end operation of this complex and high-value chemical manufacturing operation. This will include, but is not limited to Production, Maintenance, Capital Engineering, Safety, Laboratory as well as managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships. This role is a strategic hire to help develop culture and build capability across the operations group to support the future growth of the organisation.
The Role
Reporting into the Executive GM, you will be responsible for:
Support and lead an operations-based team across operations, safety, production, engineering & maintenance, warehouse & logistics to achieve/exceed KPI's and deliver on productivity targets and operational improvement. Educate, coach, and facilitate operational expectations, lead change initiatives through the leadership team to deliver on all operational KPIs. Develop, implement, and maintain operations systems, training programs, ensuring staff structures and labour plans are optimised and meet the needs of the business. Develop and implement improvement plans for the operation, incorporating but not limited to LEAN principles. Develop, implement, manage, and report on metrics (KPI's) as well as instilling understanding of metrics across the operations group to develop a performance-based culture. Creation of work instructions and training matrix systems, leading training programs and building a highly capable operations team. Support and participate in the successful delivery of change programs which could include capital/technology into manufacturing, integration of operations and supply chain of a newly acquired business, new systems, etc. whilst managing internal and external stakeholders. Your Background
Operations leadership experience, responsible for leading operations teams in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a major hazard facility will be highly desirable. Proven experience in developing and building strong leadership groups within a manufacturing plant leading to positive change. Must have the ability and track record of being able to see the bigger picture and step away from the day-to-day to deliver the longer-term strategic vision. Lead the development and improvement of the culture across operations, ensuring you promote positive behaviours across the operations group. Strong continuous improvement background with a good grasp of sophisticated continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN / Six Sigma and 5Y problem-solving tools. Good commercial acumen, able to understand and manage finances with the ability to identify the key cost drivers in a complex manufacturing plant. Collaborative in their style, inclusive in making decisions and ability to demonstrate and align with organisations values based around respect and accountability. What's On Offer
This role has fantastic career potential for those wanting to be part of a successful and growing global organisation. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, you can contact Ricky Phare at Blackbook Executive on (03) 9823 7403.#J-18808-Ljbffr