Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Michael Page
- Kingsgrove, NSW Nambour, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensuring a safe working environment and the achievement of all regulatory requirements, maintain Work Health & Safety (WHS), Social Accountability and Risk Management systems.
- Lead the businesses 'can do' culture across operations, with a focus on quality, speed to market, innovation and service excellence.
- Maintain a performance measurement system that measures critical elements of manufacturing performance (e.g. productivity, output, efficiency and waste)
- Maintain and develop appropriate communication systems to ensure that the Company's objectives and performance outcomes are known and shared throughout the business, from senior management to the production floor. Ensure that systems are in place to monitor and review business performance, quality, customer satisfaction and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with existing and potential customers on business matters; working in coordination with Sales, Marketing, NPD and CEO to maintain long-term customer relationships and build the Company's reputation and position in the market.
- Drive the business forward through the implementation of continuous improvement programs throughout the factory, with a focus on accelerating the introduction of automation, such as robotics, into the factory to optimise productivity and efficiency.
- Proven experience as General Manager Operations or similar relevant role
- Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
- Understanding of business functions such as HR, finance, marketing, etc.
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics
- Working knowledge of IT/Business systems
- Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Aptitude in decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking