Key leadership opportunity to manage manufacturing operations reporting directly to the CEO Significant incremental YoY organisational growth, and a growing global footprint Diverse sector specialists in advanced precision engineering Your new Company Founded in 1952, AW Bell is a proudly Australian owned and operated niche specialist in casting solutions, precision machining and advanced engineering solutions. Your new role is pivotal in shaping AW Bell’s operations delivering one stop shop casting and precision machining solutions as they continue to successfully evolve operations and scale year on year. Delivering tailored solutions across defence, biomedical, aerospace and more – your new career defining opportunity will transform day to day operations and spearhead operational excellence. Your new role Reporting the Chief Executive Officer, your new role is one of the most significant leadership roles in AW Bell overseeing the company’s largest division with a team of approximately 70 people, and expanding. You will have complete ownership of operations across; Quality, Foundry, Project Management, Special Projects, NDT, and Production Management / Precision Machining. Your key deliverables will see you: Managing sizeable production areas (foundry and machining); Quality management and strict compliance adherence; Resource management – overall performance and output, training, reviews, mentoring, goal setting / skills matrix analysis; Continuous improvement and process optimisation focused; Ensure absolute compliance of OH&S and ensure signage is visible and held to high regulatory standards; Unwavering commitment to customer service, and relationship building; Planning and scheduling of jobs, and alike; Maximising production productivity, cost to budget, staff and customer engagement and assessment of reduction to scrap and rework areas; Solution driven management style, both proactive and reactive to operational challenges as needed, any workflow problems, along with smooth coordination of final production within time restraints; Strategy development across the board and support of roll out; Foster a positive, functional team environment which enables cross departmental collaboration, and commitment to delivery of excellence; Collaborate closely with the key senior leadership team and CEO regularly; Staff training is reviewed and maintained to a high standard, particularly with all new roll outs; and Portray strong people management capabilities as you facilitate growth, and positive work culture to create high performance. Your background Engineering degree (manufacturing, mechanical, and aerospace); Casting and machining knowledge highly advantageous; Proficient in APQP including FAI, 8D, PFMEA, PFD, MSA, process capability, control plans, six sigma, lean manufacturing, SPC OEE; Management and project management certifications / additional training; Strong, proven people management experience managing in excess of 70 people in similar designated areas; Strong commitment to OH&S, alongside first aid training, certifications highly desirable; Ability to work overtime and be flexible as the job requires as you adhere to transformative operational changes as needed; and Looking for a permanent, long-term opportunity where you can work closely with the executive leadership team and continue to progress as the organisation evolves. What you’ll get in return Work with a stable, progressive, well known all Australian owned manufacturer where your skills will be valued and enabled; Be a part of the future of advanced / complex manufacturing in an organisation so innovative they pride themselves on being amidst the first owners of 3D printers, and titanium casting equipment in the Australian manufacturing landscape; Competitive salary, opportunity for evolution of your role, and ownership of your hours (specifically start time); and Great workplace and team environment, positive team culture as a key value of the business, and excellent amenities; gym, kitchen fitted out with games, and more. For more information on this unique opportunity: https://recruitment.uandu.com/AW-Bell-General-Manager/index.html How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Lauren Gruescu at u&u on 0422 803 494 or emailing Lauren.Gruescu@uandu.com, quoting reference number 42471 . We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs Please submit your resume in Word format only.
