THE COMPANY
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 onestop 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 pretreatment systems
- Operating plant and equipment settings
- Managing consumables and packing
THE ROLE
- Responsible for overall factory production performance
- Develop and mentor team members fostering a culture of accountability teamwork and professional growth
- Overseeing and optimising a range of business operations projects to enhance efficiency productivity and profitability ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborating and overseeing Factory Manager to ensure that employees are performing their duties responsibilities and meeting their measurable KPI s.
- Maximise productivity P&L control monitoring performance against financial targets.
- Collaborate with Factory Manager regarding labour requirements are appropriately managed.
- 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
- Address operational issues monitoring overall customer satisfaction
- Providing advice and guidance when necessary.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Minimum of 23 years Operations Management experience
- Strong leadership skills and have led team with over 40 staff
- 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
- Mechanical aptitude operating large scale plant & equipment
- High levels of computer literacy
BENEFITS
- Onsite Parking
- Collaborative and Inclusive Team Culture
- Opportunity to Lead from the Front a chance to develop leadership skills and make a direct impact on team success.
- A culture of celebrating achievements and recognising individual and team contributions to company success.
TO APPLY
If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a passion for safety quality and efficiency sent your updated CV through to