Chief Operating Officer
About the role
About your new Employer
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established Australian-owned business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across specialist commercial sectors including but not limited to aged are and retirement living.
With a proud local manufacturing heritage and a growing national footprint, the business is entering an exciting phase of operational transformation. As part of this evolution, they are seeking a commercially minded Chief Operating Officer to lead the next stage of supply chain, manufacturing, and operational improvement.
About your new Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Operating Officer will lead the full operational function across supply chain, procurement, production, warehousing, logistics and safety.
This role will play a critical part in improving efficiency, reducing operational complexity, and building a more scalable manufacturing and supply chain model.
The three key pillars of success will be:
Reducing reliance on local manufacturing by increasing offshore manufacturing partnerships across Asia
Improving supply chain efficiency, visibility, and delivery performance
Strengthening quality control across local and overseas production
Key Responsibilities
Lead the operations function across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, warehousing, logistics and safety
Develop and execute an offshore manufacturing strategy with trusted supplier partners across Asia
Improve supply chain processes, systems, planning, and delivery performance
Strengthen quality control frameworks across suppliers, production, and finished goods
Lead and develop the operations leadership team, creating accountability and a high-performance culture
Work closely with the Managing Director and executive team to align operations with broader commercial goals
About You
You are a hands-on, commercially focused operations leader who understands manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier-led production environments.
You will bring:
Strong experience working with offshore suppliers, preferably across Asia
Proven ability to improve supply chain performance and reduce operational cost
A strong understanding of quality control, supplier management, and production planning
Experience leading warehousing, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing teams
Strong commercial acumen and confidence working closely with executive leadership
What’s in it for you
Executive leadership role with real influence
Opportunity to reshape the operating model of an established Australian business
Lead a major supply chain and manufacturing transformation
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