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Operations/Business Coordinator

West Footscray Permanent AU$80,000 - AU$90,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-potential operations support role designed for someone looking to build a long-term career, working closely with senior leaders to learn all aspects of a manufacturing business and gradually take on greater responsibility. Based in West Footscray, you'll play a hands-on role across operations, reporting, process improvement, administration and stakeholder coordination, with strong development opportunities into future leadership.
  • Develop into a future leader with direct mentoring and exposure
  • Get off the desk and make a real impact across the operation

About Our Client

This organisation operates in the manufacturing industry and is located in West Footscray.

Job Description

* Support daily operational activities across production, warehouse and administration teams

* Prepare and maintain operational documentation, records and reports

* Analyse data and generate reports using Excel to support business decision-making

* Coordinate schedules, workflows and key business activities

* Assist with HR administration, employee records and on-boarding documentation

* Develop and update procedures, work instructions and process documentation

* Liaise with stakeholders across multiple departments to ensure smooth operations

* Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies

* Provide operational support during periods of increased workload or team absence

* Spend time on the production floor building relationships and understanding business operations

* Assist leadership with ad hoc projects and business improvement initiatives

* Maintain accurate data and ensure compliance with internal processes

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operations/Business Coordinator should have:* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

* Strong Excel and reporting capabilities

* Comfortable working with systems, data and documentation

* Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability

* Proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownership

* Able to build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups

* Commercially aware with sound decision-making skills

* Hands-on approach and willingness to spend time on the operational floor

* Genuine ambition to build a long-term career and grow into leadership

What's on Offer

  • Annual salary between $80,000 and $90,000 AUD + super
  • Opportunity to work in West Footscray within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Potential for career development and growth within the logistics department.



If this role sounds like the right fit for your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Steph Howard
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7124192
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Operations
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Footscray
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Steph Howard
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-102026-7124192

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.