Strategic Manufacturing Director
A leading manufacturer specialising in the design, production and installation of high-quality cabinetry and tailored interior solutions.
The company delivers precision-built products that combine functionality, durability and modern aesthetics, enhancing residential and commercial spaces. The leadership team prioritises staff well-being and provides a supportive environment.
The Benefits
* Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 + Super
* Full strategic responsibility for manufacturing
* Monday to Friday working hours
* Supportive leadership team
* Excellent culture
* Frequent company social events
The Role
The Strategic Manufacturing Director will provide strategic and tactical leadership for implementing the manufacturing strategy and setting operational goals to ensure customer satisfaction for product quality, cost and delivery. This role will provide clear direction and vision for the operational team to achieve excellence across staff motivation, safety, continuous improvement and budget control. Key responsibilities include:
* Overall responsibility for manufacturing activities across the business creating best practice manufacturing vision for strategy, policies and processes
* Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility
* Plan and execute maintenance activity to ensure plant is kept safe and compliant
* Provide effective leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports to manage a high performing team that consistently delivers to target.
Requirements
* Previous senior leadership experience across a high performing manufacturing operation ideally from cabinet making, building materials, CNC (wood or metal), heavy industry or fabrication sectors
* Strong financial control experience
* Previous experience implementing and using Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Tools such as Six Sigma, 5S, Value Stream Mapping etc
* Excellent understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies
* Proven history of increasing productivity while improving culture