Chief Operating Officer

About your new EmployerThis 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 RoleReporting 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 AsiaImproving supply chain efficiency, visibility, and delivery performanceStrengthening quality control across local and overseas productionKey ResponsibilitiesLead the operations function across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, warehousing, logistics and safetyDevelop and execute an offshore manufacturing strategy with trusted supplier partners across AsiaImprove supply chain processes, systems, planning, and delivery performanceStrengthen quality control frameworks across suppliers, production, and finished goodsLead and develop the operations leadership team, creating accountability and a high-performance cultureWork closely with the Managing Director and executive team to align operations with broader commercial goalsAbout YouYou 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 AsiaProven ability to improve supply chain performance and reduce operational costA strong understanding of quality control, supplier management, and production planningExperience leading warehousing, logistics, procurement, and manufacturing teamsStrong commercial acumen and confidence working closely with executive leadershipWhat’s in it for youExecutive leadership role with real influenceOpportunity to reshape the operating model of an established Australian businessLead a major supply chain and manufacturing transformation