Site Director

Eight Mile Plains Permanent View Job Description
Overall leadership of a specialist engineering and manufacturing site based in Brisbane
  • Genuinely complex and interesting project
  • Ownership of a specialist manufacturing site within a Global business

About Our Client

We are currently representing a global specialist engineering and manufacturing business as they seek to appoint a Site Director for their production facility in Brisbane.

The business has built an increasingly global footprint and can show a track record of excellence spanning across decades. Operating in a highly regulated market segment, the business blends precision with innovation in the pursuit of increasingly high product standards and industry-leading ways of working.

In addition, the business continues to display it's ambition through growth and acquisition, and as a consequence offers an excellent environment for a driven high-performer to succeed and progress their own career.

Job Description

Role Summary

The Site Director role will lead and oversee a manufacturing site specialising in precision engineering and cleanroom assembly. The role will be accountable for site performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

The role will first lead through a period of change and transformation as the site prepares for a new phase of operation, before assuming ongoing oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a cross-functional site leadership team spanning Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, company quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee manufacturing operations.
  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
  • Establish, monitor, and achieve key Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
  • Own site financial performance, including budgeting, productivity, and cost management.
  • Champion a zero-harm safety culture and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing workforce through effective training and talent development.
  • Ensure facilities, equipment, and cleanrooms are maintained to operational and regulatory standards.
  • Partner with global stakeholders to support strategic objectives and business growth.
  • Undertake other duties as required to support site and business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for the Site Director position should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of 10 years experience in a related field
  • Strong knowledge of Engineering & Manufacturing principles and practices.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
  • Solid understanding of compliance and familiarity with operating in a regulated industry.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A results-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ability to operate and take decisions independently where necessary and comfortable with a high degree of autonomy

What's on Offer

Salary will be tailored to the successful candidate, along with performance-based incentives. The role also offers international exposure and a chance to blend transformation-delivery with operational oversight.For more information or to apply, please submit your CV via the link provided or contact Phil Clarke at Michael Page

Contact
Phil Clarke
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7058591
Phone number
+61 7 3414 6111

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Plant/ Site Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Eight Mile Plains
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Phil Clarke
Consultant phone
+61 7 3414 6111
Job Reference
JN-072026-7058591

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