Operations Manager
- 140,000 Per Year + Super
- Melbourne
- Trades & Services
Woods & Co. Recruitment have partnered with a fast-growing, design-led manufacturing business that produces premium, tech-enabled event products for commercial and corporate clients. We are on the lookout for a hands-on, switched-on Operations Manager to take ownership of end-to-end operations across production, warehouse, scheduling, and project delivery.
This role suits someone with a background in construction, manufacturing, or assembly who also has strong technical and financial capability. You’ll be overseeing builds, improving workflows, managing budgets, and leading a high-performing operations team.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary: $130,000 – $150,000 + Super (dependant on experience)
- Based in Northern Suburbs
- Lead operations for a fast-growing, innovative business
- Work across manufacturing, tech-enabled production & project delivery
- Senior role with autonomy and direct influence on business performance
- Join a collaborative team with strong culture and growth plans
What you’ll be doing
- Overseeing day-to-day operations across manufacturing, warehouse, and production
- Managing build schedules, workflow, and production timelines
- Ensuring all builds and projects meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and job costing
- Working with finance on invoicing, labour allocation, and reporting
- Implementing processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Overseeing project workflows using systems such as Simpro or similar
- Driving lean manufacturing, workflow optimisation, and operational efficiency
- Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Leading and mentoring the operations, warehouse, and production teams
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in senior operations, manufacturing, or construction-focused roles
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand product builds
- Experience with project management systems (Simpro highly regarded)
- Demonstrated skills in budgeting, cost control, and operational finance
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams
- Excellent communication with the ability to engage clients and suppliers
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach
Highly regarded:
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or workflow optimisation
- Experience in custom-build or tech-enabled manufacturing environments
- Ability to balance hands-on operational work with strategic oversight
If this sounds like you, please don't delay and APPLY NOW!
We are interviewing immediately. For a confidential discussion please call Flynn on 0489 089 604 Or email: flynn@woodsco.com.au
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.
