DESCRIPTION

A General Manager Operations is required for a subsidiary of a US listed global organisation.

The company is based in Melbourne’s inner west with an approximate annual turnover of $25 million. With expansion plans on the horizon they have a newly created leadership position that may be just the role you have been waiting for. This position manages the business operations including 14 operations staff, 2 administration and 2 Business Development Managers.

The person will collaboratively have the management of full financial’s and be responsible for overall operations, hiring, managing staff, process improvement and profits.
In collaboration with Executive Management, the role will focus on productivity improvements across operations.

Duties will include (but not limited to);

• Negotiation & implementation of contractual arrangements with nominated specialist suppliers
• Development of new supplier relationships in Victoria
• Bid management & transportation efficencies
• Labour rostering, performance management, training & accountability
• Production & site productivity gains
• Commercial management, budgeting & reporting of site operations
• CAPEX & Fixed Asset maintenance requirements
• EPA, Worksafe & OHSE legislative compliance
• Manage R & D Budget
• Manage Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting – Procurement, CAPEX, R & M, Transport, Bin Management, Production, Exports and Labour
• Management of Fixed Assets
• Manage Procurement Team and processes
• Manage Third Party Transport Provider
• Labour Costs and Productivity improvements
• Manage Export Function
• Ensure Production meets Export Contracts
• Prepare Best Practice site layout to maximise productivity

Ideally you are commercially astute and worked within the Industrial sector with a solid understanding of freight management, imports and exports and supply chain industry and processes.
Some of the skills and competencies you will have, will include;

• Be an excellent negotiator
• Are collaborative in approach
• Ability to manage operations to support growth and acquisition plans
• Previous management of day to day procurement to ensure delivery is met
• Site management and continuous improvement approach
• A change management approach
• A problem solver
• Previous experience in international import and export
• Ability to manage staff, including performance reviews, targets, training and development
• Ability to manage EPA and Worksafe regulations, and OH & S Compliance

With multiple company benefits and an excellent remuneration, this is your chance to join a globally renowned organisation and contribute to their Melbourne managed business. They are already the largest in their field with further growth and acquisition plans, and this is your opportunity to contribute in both a strategic and operational manner.

Don’t delay any further and apply now with a cover letter and resume.

At Horner we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email adjustments@horner.com.au

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