Job Advertisement General Manager - Aerospace metals manufacturing RETAINED SEARCH / EXCLUSIVE LISTING Senior role with site and business accountability Highly competitive remuneration package Location: Canning Vale and Albury About our client Our client is a manufacturing business serving aerospace, power generation and oil and gas markets. It operates from Canning Vale and Albury, employing around 170 employees across Australia. The business sits within a US-owned manufacturing group PCC and supplies products used in global aerospace programs. This role is the highest level position in Australia for the business and offers scope to influence how the operation runs through local leadership, planning and execution. For a candidate who wants accountability, autonomy and a direct link between decisions and results, this is a role with clear ownership across people, output, compliance, cost and reporting. About the opportunity This role holds full responsibility for the performance of two manufacturing sites, with oversight across operations, quality, safety, HR, engineering, finance, scheduling and reporting. You will work with senior leaders across both locations and take ownership of a 24/7 manufacturing setting. Over time, your impact will be seen through stable output, tighter control, stronger leadership depth and better visibility across the business. In this role, you will: Lead and review performance across both sites and senior leaders Improve throughput, waste, productivity and process discipline Hold full P&L accountability and manage budgets, cost and margin Maintain compliance across safety, quality, audit and export controls Build reporting discipline across EBIT, sales, shipment, safety and quality To deliver these outcomes, you will set expectations, coach leaders, review plant performance, monitor forecasts and working capital, and drive action across bottlenecks, risk, and underperformance. You will also support alignment between operations, finance, HR, materials, technical and sales functions, while reporting to divisional and corporate stakeholders. About you We are looking for a manufacturing leader who has operated at plant or business-unit level and can take ownership of both site performance and commercial outcomes. You will be someone who can manage up and down, work with detail, and lead through clear expectations rather than close control. This role will suit a person who is comfortable in a direct reporting environment and can move across operations, finance, compliance and people matters with pace. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Experience leading a manufacturing plant or similar operation Proven track record of ensuring the highest standard of OH&S & Compliance P&L, budgeting, forecasting and cost-control experience Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments Experience leading cross-functional senior teams A degree in business, industrial management, engineering or a related field Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100, AS7101/NADCAP, AS13100 and ISO17025 Exposure to Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar methods A current driver's licence and willingness to travel to Albury quarterly Full working rights for long-term employment in Australia Exposure to aerospace, metals, forging, superalloy or similar technical manufacturing will be well regarded. What's on offer This is an opportunity to step into a role with full business accountability across two sites, established direct reports, and a clear line into divisional leadership. The role offers autonomy in how you lead the operation, while still sitting inside a global manufacturing group with defined standards, reporting cadence and resources. You will join a business with profit sharing, reward and recognition programs, onsite parking, For someone who values ownership, structure and direct impact, this role offers a platform to shape performance, build capability in the leadership team and influence how the business runs day to day. It also provides exposure to global stakeholders, international supply chains and products used in critical end markets, making it a strong move for a leader who wants scale, accountability and long-term fit rather than a lateral move. How to apply Submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Your application will be handled according to our privacy policy: https://11recruitment.com.au/privacy-policy. Please note This is a permanent role, and applicants must have working rights that align with long-term employment requirements in Australia. Sponsorship will not be provided. Code/Keywords ^^^ "Head of operations", "Plant director", "Site director", "Operations director", "Business unit leader", "Manufacturing lead", "Industrial lead", "Works lead", "Factory lead", "Country lead", "Regional operations lead", "Industrial business lead", "Site lead", "Production leader", "Operational lead"
