Strong salary + bonus + company vehicle + company phone Alimak Group is a global market leader in vertical access solutions for industry and the construction sector with a strong commitment on enhancing customer safety, productivity, and profitability. The Group has been a pioneer and an industry leader in supplying elevators, hoists, and work platforms based on rack-and-pinion technology for over 70 years. At Alimak Group, we understand that our employees are the key to our success. Our aim is to be an attractive employer and we strive to attract, develop, and retain qualified and motivated people in a professional and attractive working environment. Working at Alimak Group means you will be part of a team of professionals who work together to bring about innovation and best practice in vertical access solutions.
We have a requirement for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our team in Queensland. The role manages Installation Operations and Projects in the region as well as assists the State Sales Manager in generating profitable growth and margins, establishing long-term relationships with customers.
The majority of our work is based on customer construction sites in the Gold Coast and Brisbane metro area; the Operations Manager is based in our Workshop in Geebung, Brisbane.
Key Responsibilities Manage site-related activities (installation and dismantle bookings, service schedule to ensure all machines are within service window, fielding and allocating breakdown calls, customer site meetings, labour allocations) Manage and monitor labour resourcing, including excellent communication with site-based leading hands, quality manager, and workshop supervisor on the upcoming site bookings Manage QA and HSE compliance on site (including managing the team to conduct their routine inspections like harness condition, vehicle checks, up-to-date training, etc.) Plan and deliver projects with internal and client teams as well as third-party designers, fabricators, and suppliers. Monitor, report, and where required; realign progress of works and costs. Consult with the technical team for engineering deliverables Lead a strong OH&S culture in the rental operations business, ensuring it is fully adopted & implemented Encourage a culture of SWMS consultation and development, pushing best-in-class safety Manage employee-related performance matters including disciplinary matters and performance reviews Practice effective human resources management, develop and achieve your overall People strategy Work closely with HR on EBA arrangements per region Core Competencies & Experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A 'team builder' who drives cultural improvements Ability to deal with constant change; site bookings can change on very little notice Energetic and goal-oriented Standard computer and mobile device skills, proficient in using communication platforms like MS Teams, Outlook, and similar. Improving team communication by implementing these applications across the region Knowledge of Australian HR legislation, Awards, Policies, and Procedures related to contemporary HR practices in Australia including EBA's in the Construction Industry Excellent mediation and negotiation skills Highly developed analytical skills 8+ years of experience in Operations, Labour, Project Management Experience in Leading Teams Experience in Project Engineering and Construction Industry related fields Experience conducting performance reviews and handling disciplinary issues EBA experience Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business or a related discipline is desired but not essential Experience in Alimak Products – installation methodology and technical knowledge is desired but not essential #J-18808-Ljbffr