HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND PRODUCTION

Your new company
Hays are proud to partner with Muir with the recruitment of their Head of Supply Chain and Production. A Tasmanian based manufacturing and engineering business, they are a highly specialised, boutique business offering world-renowned high-quality equipment for marine vessels across the full range of sizes.

Your new role
Reporting to the CEO/GM, and a part of the executive management team, you will lead a team of individuals focussed on high performance management of the supply chain and production processes. As Head of Supply Chain and Production you will have a number of direct reports, including Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Assembly Manager, and Production Planner. Focussed on supply chain and logistics management, as well as production of engineering equipment, you will:

• Promote a safe workplace
• Help drive growth and efficiencies of the business
• Have a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Manage existing suppliers and identify and introduce new suppliers, both nationally and internationally
• Manage lead times to ensure consistent production and supply
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Proven supply chain management skills including international supplier management
• Excellent understanding of inventory control and purchasing
• Experience in a senior management position, ideally within engineering equipment manufacturing
• A high level of people management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a divers team
• A focus on achieving positive outcomes and an ability to drive change and innovation.

In addition, the following will be highly regarded:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Master of Business Administration
• Mechanical trade qualification with leadership experience
• Experience in the marine industry or marine activities.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong established business where good people are recognised and valued. A salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. For further information regarding this role or for a private discussion regarding similar roles please contact Sharon Brewer on 03 6108 5502. Applications will only be accepted through Hays Recruitment.

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