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General Manager Manufacturing

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34226

Published date:

2026-08-27

Summary

This organisation is seeking to identify a seasoned General Manager Manufacturing to drive significant change across this large manufacturing footprint. It is likely this individual will have started their career in smaller site production leadership roles and progressed into a senior executive leader with experience managing multiple sites.

The successful candidate will bring a highly pragmatic, hands-on leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively within ambiguity while progressively introducing discipline, alignment, and accountability. This will require deep engagement with frontline teams, strong visibility across manufacturing sites, and the ability to build credibility quickly with an experienced and technically capable workforce.

This is a leadership-first appointment and needs an individual who can demonstrate a genuine strength bring the team along with them. They will have a track record of leading in complex, mid-scale Industrial manufacturing environments where structure is evolving rather than established. These environments will likely be more manual than automated.

The role requires a leader who can bridge the gap between the current state and future ambition, elevating capability without over-engineering the environment, and driving performance through people rather than process alone.

In practical terms, this is a highly visible, high-impact leadership role that will directly influence the success of the broader business. It demands a balance of operational grip, cultural leadership, and strategic thinking, with the credibility to operate at both executive and shop-floor levels.

To express an interest or find our more, please apply via the link or call Adam from Harding & Drougas on 0421 590 240

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Manufacturing Manager

Darlinghurst, NSW

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34259

Published date:

2026-08-25

Summary

Our client is a long-established Australian manufacturer supplying essential engineered products into the infrastructure, building, mining, industrial and agricultural sectors.

Backed by a major global group, the business operates an extensive national manufacturing network and is entering an important phase of operational transformation. There is a clear focus on improving safety, developing leadership capability and driving greater commercial performance from its existing manufacturing footprint.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at Coopers Plains, this position will initially lead manufacturing operations across two Queensland sites, Coopers Plains and Townsville, with responsibility for approximately 100 employees.

This is not a traditional manufacturing role focused solely on production output. The successful candidate will be expected to lead the sites as commercially accountable operating units, improving conversion costs, material utilisation, safety, asset performance and workforce capability.

The role offers genuine scope to expand over time. A high-performing leader could assume responsibility for all four Northern Region manufacturing sites and become an important part of the organisation’s broader succession planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visible leadership across the Coopers Plains and Townsville operations

• Strengthen safety standards, systems, accountability and site culture

• Develop the capability of production, maintenance and site leadership teams

• Improve material yield, scrap, recycling, product weight and conversion costs

• Increase asset and production-line utilisation across the two facilities

• Establish clear operating rhythms, performance measures and accountability

• Drive continuous improvement and embed consistent manufacturing practices

• Manage site budgets and provide strong financial and commercial oversight

• Partner with sales, supply chain, safety and other central functions

• Challenge established practices while bringing experienced teams through change

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong track record across complex industrial or process manufacturing environments.

Ideally, you will have led multiple manufacturing sites. However, applications are also encouraged from exceptional Plant Managers or Site Managers who have successfully led a large, complex operation and are ready to step into broader multi-site responsibility.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated manufacturing or operations leadership experience

• A strong and credible approach to safety leadership

• Commercial and financial understanding, including conversion-cost accountability

• Experience improving yield, waste, productivity and asset utilisation

• Continuous improvement, Lean or operational transformation capability

• The ability to develop leadership teams and engage long-tenured workforces

• A practical, visible and collaborative leadership style

• The confidence to challenge existing thinking and drive sustainable change

Relevant backgrounds may include industrial manufacturing, packaging, building products, metals, chemicals, automotive or other complex process environments. Previous PVC or PE manufacturing experience is not essential.

THE OFFER

This is an opportunity to join a substantial Australian manufacturing business at an important point in its transformation journey. The position offers meaningful operational autonomy, exposure to senior leadership and a clear pathway into broader regional responsibility.

The remuneration package will be competitive and will include a solid base, super, car allowance, strong STI and a relocation package if you are interstate

For further information, please apply via SEEK or contact Ben Drougas on 0439 968 031 for a confidential discussion.

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Finance Director

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34193

Published date:

2026-08-10

Summary

The purpose of this search is to appoint an experienced Finance Director who can elevate the sophistication, visibility, and commercial impact of the Finance function. Through improved financial insight, reporting and analysis, the Finance Director will enable more informed decision-making and support the development of targeted strategies across growth, operations, and business performance.

The Finance Director will lead an ANZ Finance team of approximately ten people. The role will report to the Global Controller in the US, although this is more for the purpose of governance. On a daily basis and in all practical terms, the role reports to the ANZ Managing Director.

This global organisation generates almost 1 bil revenue AUD per annum, with the combined ANZ revenue of almost $100 million. There are clear ambitions to achieve significant growth across the global footprint over the coming years, including within the ANZ market.

The successful candidate will be considerably more than a traditional Finance leader. They will bring strong commercial capability and demonstrate an ability to partner effectively with the Managing Director, operational leaders and other key stakeholders. They will use financial and operational insights to make clear, decisive recommendations that improve performance and support the long-term interests of the business.

They will have a growth mindset and be passionate about driving improvements. It is imperative that this individual is a coach, the type of leader who constantly pushes their staff to be better and provides the needed support to achieve that.

They will be tech savvy and have an interest in evolving technology such as AI. As well as this they will have a robust understanding of paths to market. They will be data centric and know how to use data to make decisions. In addition to this they will be curious, they will always ask ‘why’ and be looking how can we make the business work better.

CA or CPA qualified is a must, the successful candidate will be a practical and engaged leader who is equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to understand the detail. They will spend time within the operations and engage directly with customers to develop a genuine understanding of what is working well, where challenges exist and how the business can better support sustainable growth across the network.

The successful candidate will likely come from a multi-site manufacturing, industrial or similarly operational environment. They will bring advanced capability across cost accounting, margin analysis, working capital, capital expenditure, and performance management. Experience operating within a multinational organisation with an offshore global headquarters, ideally in the United States, will be highly regarded. Direct experience supporting merger and acquisition integration will be important.

This is a brand-new role to market which will provide the successful candidate a great opportunity to drive genuine change.

To find out more, please apply via the link.

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Chief Operating Officer

Norwest

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34160

Published date:

2026-08-02

Summary

A substantial Australian construction business is seeking an accomplished Chief Operating Officer to lead its operational performance across New South Wales and the ACT.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a critical executive appointment with accountability for a large, geographically dispersed operation. The successful candidate will lead an experienced operations team and work closely with regional and functional leaders to improve delivery, productivity, customer outcomes and financial performance.

The business has an established market position, recognised brands, experienced people and access to significant operational data. The opportunity is to bring greater consistency, visibility and discipline to the operating model while building a strong, respectful and accountable leadership culture.

This is not simply a business-as-usual leadership position. The incoming COO will be expected to identify constraints, challenge existing practices constructively and translate strategy into practical operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead operational performance across a complex, multi-site construction environment
Establish a clear and consistent operating rhythm across regional teams
Improve scheduling, programming, capacity planning and workflow
Identify bottlenecks and address emerging performance issues before they become systemic
Strengthen accountability through meaningful operational and financial measures
Improve productivity, margin, working capital and cost performance
Build strong relationships across sales, finance, procurement, design, estimating and customer functions
Enhance the customer journey while maintaining appropriate standards across safety, quality and compliance
Review systems, processes and organisational structures to support future growth
Develop the capability, confidence and succession depth of the operations leadership team
Provide the CEO and executive leadership team with clear, commercially focused operational insight
Create constructive challenge while remaining aligned with agreed business decisions

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced senior operational executive who has led a substantial and complex business through change.

You may currently be operating as a Chief Operating Officer, Executive General Manager, Divisional Managing Director or senior General Manager within construction, infrastructure, building products, industrial services, manufacturing or another operationally intensive environment.

Direct residential construction experience would be valuable but is not essential. The business is equally interested in executives from adjacent sectors who can introduce sophisticated operating disciplines, diversity of thought and proven transformation capability.

You will ideally demonstrate:

Significant senior leadership experience across complex operations
Strong scheduling, programming and operational planning capability
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and multiple operating locations
The ability to interpret data, identify patterns and convert insight into action
Strong commercial and financial acumen
A record of improving operational performance, productivity and customer outcomes
Experience leading organisational, systems or cultural transformation
The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
A collaborative, grounded and low-ego leadership style
The ability to create clarity, develop leaders and hold people accountable respectfully

This role will suit an executive who enjoys working through complexity, improving the performance of established businesses and leaving behind stronger people, systems and operating disciplines.

A highly competitive executive remuneration package will be negotiated, comprising base salary, superannuation and short-term incentive.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Drougas on 0439 968 031 or submit your application through SEEK.

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General Manager Operations

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34127

Published date:

2026-07-08

Chief of Quality, Governance and Risk

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

34094

Published date:

2026-07-05

GM Sales

Norwest

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33895

Published date:

2026-03-11

Summary

Position Description

Job Title: General Manager Sales

Department: Sales

Division: McDonald Jones

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Regional Sales Managers, Interior Design Manager, Display

Home Manager, Executive Assistant, Sales Trainer

Indirect Reports: Sales Consultants, Sales Associates, Tender Plan Presenters

Primary Objective

Establishing and controlling the sales strategy to achieve revenue and expense targets. In addition to strategy, you

will be leading and controlling the Sales team activities on a state-wide scope, ensuring sales targets are met while

overseeing all sales processes and procedures to ensure outputs are achieved.

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Our Values

Specific Accountabilities

• Negotiating major deals and maintaining key customer contacts at senior levels.

• Working with other relevant managers to develop MJH NSW Group sales strategy.

• Monitoring sales and expense performance, and initiating corrective action where necessary.

• Developing budget, and regularly reporting actual performance to budget, with variance analyses and revised

projections.

• Coordinating the gathering of market intelligence covering competitors' products and sales strategies.

• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of dealers and distribution channels.

• Recruiting, training and motivating sales staff.

• Responsible for ongoing efficient operation of sales lifecycle, from initial customer enquiry through to purchase of new

• home.

• Identify sales opportunities and ensure these are actioned accordingly.

• Ensure state sales KPI’s are met every month/quarter.

• Produce sales reports, analysing sales trends and forecasting future sales growth.

• Ensure organisations sales processes are correctly followed.

• Build and maintain relationships with land developers to ensure sales opportunities are realised.

• Monitor sales performance of sales consultants on a state level.

• Ensure client facing sales staff are maintaining organisational service standards.

The General Manager Sales is also required to undertake any other duties, projects or tasks as directed by the manager

which are within the employee’s skills and competency level. It is expected that the General Manager Sales will model and

align behaviours to the company values, comply with NEX Building Group’s policies and procedures, and actively

participate in training and development.

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Quality

• Deliver quality work in accordance with Company polices, processes, procedures and guidelines.

• Maintain high standards in the work you produce despite pressing deadlines.

Workplace Health & Safety

• Uphold safe working practices and behaviors at all times ensuring the use of safety equipment and personal protective

equipment (PPE) in accordance with Company Policies and relevant legislation.

• Take appropriate care of yourself and others in the working environment.

• Bring to the attention of your Manager or the WHS Manager any hazards, incidents or potential incents that you

observe.

Accountability

• Ensure you deliver on the requirements set out within this Position Description and deliver on your promises.

• Freely admit when you have made a mistake and do not blame others, take the feedback on board and learn from your

mistakes.

Professional Knowledge

• Maintain up to date knowledge relative to your position by attending meetings, courses and training sessions as

required by the Company.

• Maintain a sound knowledge of Company polices, processes, procedures and guidelines relative to your position.

• Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards relevant to your position.

Leadership

• Behaves in a fair and ethical manner and leads by example to promote an inclusive, positive and innovative work

environment.

• In accordance with Company policy and guidelines resolve employee grievances ensuring that everyone is treated in a

fair and equitable manner.

• Develop creative solutions to problems by suggesting innovative ways to address opportunities and threats within the

team.

• Instills confidence and earns respect of all team members.

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Experience Required

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business/Sales/Marketing discipline.

• At least 7 years’ experience leading high-performance Sales Team ideally within Building/Construction.

• Strong communication skills.

• Advanced relationship building skills.

Desired: [include]

Acknowledgement & Acceptance

I have read and understood this Position Description and understand that I am accountable and must be committed to

meet all the requirements of this position. I understand that my roles and responsibilities are based on the operational

requirements of the Company and I may be directed to perform tasks and projects as reasonably directed by my Manager

at any time.

Employee Name Employee Signature Date

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Engineering Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

33829

Published date:

2026-02-11

Summary

JOB OVERVIEW

INTERNAL JOB TITLE Engineering Manager

DATE DRAFTED October 2025 GLOBAL GRADE 14

JOB LOCATION (Country) Australia JOB LOCATION

(City / Remote) Perth, Office and Laboratory

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As the Engineering Manager at Draslovka Mining and Process Solutions, you will lead the scale-up and deployment of our innovative gold leaching technologies, including the proprietary Glycine Leaching Technology (GLT). This role is responsible for translating laboratory and pilot-scale results into full-scale, commercially viable solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. You will play a critical role in project execution, from process design and vendor coordination to commissioning and compliance, ensuring technical excellence, operational readiness, and alignment with environmental and safety standards. Based in Perth, this position offers the opportunity to drive the global commercialization of disruptive, sustainable technologies in the mining sector.

LEGAL ENTITY Mining and Process Solutions Pty Ltd REPORTS TO: NAME

Shona Faber

SUBDIVISION Mining and Process Solutions REPORTS TO: TITLE

Operations Manager

POSITION DETAILS

FULL-TIME ☒ PART-TIME ☐

1 FTE

CONTRACTOR ☐ INTERN ☐

EXEMPT ☐ NONEXEMPT ☐

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Process Engineering

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated expertise in scaling up at least two gold processing technologies such as HL-ADR/CIC, CIL/CIP, flotation-to-CIL, SART, or BIOX/POX/roasting, with a strong foundation in comminution, flotation, and carbon management—including activity testing, attrition control, AARL/Zadra stripping, EW, and reactivation kilns. Proven leadership in commissioning and facilitation of HAZOP and LOPA processes complements a deep technical understanding of SAG/ball/UFG milling, JK/SMC parameters, and reagent schemes.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE

15+ years in gold processing/metallurgy, including site-based roles and project delivery.

JOB DESCRIPTION

OTHER qualifications, certifications, professional

memberships, etc. NA

PERSONAL QUALITIES Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the scale-up of gold leaching technologies by transforming lab results into pilot programs and designing efficient process flows for different ore types.

Manage relationships with laboratories, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers to ensure high-quality testing, design, and project execution.

Oversee the development of engineering documents such as process diagrams, equipment lists, and commissioning plans, ensuring all safety and environmental standards are met.

Direct commissioning and ramp-up activities on-site, including system checks, process tuning, and performance tracking

Ensure all designs and operations comply with environmental and safety regulations, including responsible tailings and water management.

Act as the key link between technical teams, project partners, and client stakeholders, clearly communicating risks, progress, and commercial impacts.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY 1

Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, integrating technical, operational, and commercial considerations to develop scalable and sustainable engineering solutions aligned with business goals.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY 2

Collaborative Leadership: Builds strong cross-functional relationships, effectively aligning internal teams and external partners (e.g., EPCMs, OEMs, labs) to drive project success and ensure accountability across all stakeholders.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY 3

Results Orientation: Maintains a strong focus on delivering high-impact outcomes, proactively overcoming obstacles, and ensuring timely execution of engineering deliverables, commissioning, and ramp-up milestones.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY 4

Analytical Decision-Making: Leverages data and technical insights to make informed decisions, translating complex pilot and operational data into actionable strategies and clear recommendations for stakeholders.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY 5

Adaptability and Resilience: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adapting to evolving project demands and technological challenges while maintaining composure and driving continuous improvement.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 1

Process Engineering & Flowsheet Design: Expertise in designing and optimizing metallurgical flowsheets, including integration of unit operations such as CIL/CIP, flotation, SART, and pre-treatment processes (e.g., BIOX, POX, roasting), with a strong understanding of scale-up from laboratory to pilot and full-scale operations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 2

Metallurgical Expertise: n-depth knowledge of gold leaching technologies, including cyanide and alternative lixiviants (e.g., glycine, thiosulfate), with the ability to model and optimize leach kinetics, reagent speciation, and recovery circuits.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 3

Comminution and Flotation Circuit Design: Proficient in designing and optimizing comminution (SAG, ball, UFG) and flotation circuits, with a solid grasp of JK/SMC parameters, P80 targets, and reagent selection for effective mineral liberation and recovery.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 4

Commissioning & Operational Readiness: Proven capability in leading commissioning activities, including development of pre-start and ramp-up plans, tuning of process parameters, and ensuring safe, efficient handover to operations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY 5

Process Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Strong command of process safety methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, MOC) and regulatory frameworks, including the ICMI Cyanide Code and GISTM/ICMM tailings standards, ensuring designs meet environmental and safety compliance from concept to operation.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY 1

Visionary Leadership: Inspires and aligns teams around a clear technical and strategic vision, driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the development and deployment of cutting-edge metallurgical technologies.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY 2

Stakeholder Influence & Communication: Effectively engages with diverse stakeholders, including R&D, and client leadership, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and project alignment.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY 3

Team Empowerment & Development: Builds high-performing, cross-functional teams by mentoring talent, promoting collaboration, and creating an environment that encourages accountability, learning, and professional growth.

ADDITIONAL JOB DIMENSIONS

ASSOCIATED RISKS OF THE JOB

Working with hazardous chemicals like cyanide and other reagents

BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITY

To lead the successful delivery and commercial deployment of Draslovka’s leaching technologies, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business goals.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

To ensure the cost-effective delivery of engineering solutions by managing project budgets, optimizing capital and operating expenditures, and supporting the development of commercially viable proposals that align with financial targets.

TYPICAL NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS

None

TYPICAL NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS

Metallurgists, Development Metallurgists, Laboratory Technicians

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Metallurgy Manager, Customer Facing Team, Operations Team, Laboratory Supervisor

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Suppliers, External Laboratories,

Job Description Preparation

REVIEWED BY: NAME & TITLE

Shona Faber Operations Manager

APPROVED BY: NAME & TITLE

Desiré Truter HR Business Partner

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