OVERVIEW OF ROLE Based in Botany , you will lead multiple teams responsible for manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices. You will ensure all outputs meet customer demand, quality standards, labor cost targets, lead time targets and safety requirements. Key p riorities Production capacity: ensure necessary Australian installed capacity to supply complex sub-assemblies to all regional manufacturing hubs as well as finished goods for the APAC region and provide global surge capacity of finished goods. NPI & Transfer: partner with R&D and Production Engineering to ensure products and processes are ready for transfer to regional manufacturing hubs. Approach: balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership using a data-driven, communicative style. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Culture Lead the recruitment, onboarding, production training and professional development of the Australian Production teams. Build a high-performance culture aligned with company values, ensuring team skills evolve alongside product complexity and volume. Operational Execution Production Delivery: Execute the production schedule to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within budget. Planning Partnership: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Planner to align floor capacity with inventory strategy and customer demand. Resource Management: Manage the daily availability and proper storage of production equipment; coordinate with Engineering to ensure calibration and preventative maintenance schedules are met without disrupting output. Data & Continuous Improvement Own the accuracy of production data; measure and report weekly KPIs (e.g., yield, throughput, and labor efficiency). Drive a "continuous improvement" mindset, using production metrics to identify and eliminate process waste using Lean Manufacturing methodologies Cross-Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management: Provide transparent updates to Sales Ops, Engineering, and Leadership regarding lead times, supply risks, or technical delays. Engineering Partnership: Work with Production Engineering to optimize workshop layouts and ensure New Product Introductions (NPI) are adequately resourced for volume and quality targets. Safety & Compliance Safety Leadership: Champion a "Safety First" culture, ensuring 100% compliance with HSE requirements and proactive hazard identification. Strategic Growth Business Evolution: Adapt team structures and processes as Advanced Navigation scales globally. Organizational Literacy: Maintain a deep understanding of how Production integrates with R&D and Supply Chain to drive the company’s strategic vision. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 5 years in a senior Production Management or Operations Leadership role within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Proven experience in COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) manufacturing, managing the transition from raw materials to complex finished electronics. Demonstrated success in managing multi-site teams and delivering against rigorous global supply chain requirements. Practical experience using tier-one ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or Salesforce) to drive production data integrity and scheduling. Technical Knowledge & Standards Quality Standards: In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and IPC-A-610 standards to ensure electronics assembly meets global quality benchmarks. Advanced Manufacturing: Direct exposure to robotics, automated test equipment, and high-precision assembly processes. Safety & Compliance: Expert-level understanding of WHS/HSE practices and the ability to implement proactive safety cultures on the shop floor. Leadership & Character Attributes Strategic Execution: Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage high-volume data and oversee multiple, shifting project schedules simultaneously. Decisive Leadership: A responsive and decisive disposition, with the ability to provide hands-on support while maintaining a strategic view of future capacity. Operational Discipline: A high standard of attention to detail and a "follow-through" mindset, ensuring processes are not just started, but closed out and audited. Communicator: The ability to translate complex production issues into clear updates for cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Executive).
