We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Manufacturing Transformation to lead the next stage of our manufacturing evolution.

This is a strategic executive leadership position responsible for transforming our manufacturing operations into a world-class, digitally enabled, high-performance organisation. The successful candidate will lead operational excellence initiatives, modernise manufacturing systems, improve productivity and quality, and build a scalable manufacturing capability that supports the company's long-term growth.

Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and the Executive Team, you will drive continuous improvement while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and customer focus that define our business
As the Director of Manufacturing Transformation, you will:
Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation
Develop and execute the company's long-term Manufacturing Transformation Strategy.
Create and maintain a Manufacturing Master Plan aligned with business objectives.
Lead organisation-wide manufacturing transformation initiatives.
Improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
Standardise production workflows, procedures, and documentation.
Improve production scheduling, capacity planning, and material flow.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
Implement Root Cause Analysis and corrective action processes.
Production Engineering & Industrialisation
Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives.
Drive product modularisation and assembly optimisation.
Partner with Engineering to ensure products are designed for productive manufacturing without compromising quality or reliability.
Digital Manufacturing
Lead the implementation and optimisation of ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Develop real-time production dashboards and reporting systems.




Implement digital quality management and manufacturing analytics.
Identify automation opportunities that improve productivity, quality, and safety.
Implement automated testing, digital inspection, production monitoring, and manufacturing data capture.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with Quality Assurance to improve manufacturing quality and reliability.
Drive supplier quality improvements and manufacturing audits.
Collaborate with Procurement to improve supplier performance and capability.
Improve inventory management and material availability.
Coach Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Performance Management
Inventory turns
Supplier performance
Present monthly strategic performance reports and improvement plans to the Executive Leadership Team.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience in manufacturing leadership, including senior management roles.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing transformation programs.
Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
Proven experience implementing ERP and MES systems.
Experience in production engineering, industrialisation, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
MBA or Master's degree in Engineering,



Manufacturing, Operations, or Business.
PMP or other project management certification.
Experience with Industry 4.0, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory technologies, and manufacturing automation.
Highly Desirable Industry Experience
Experience in one or more of the following industries:
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Renewable Energy
Industrial Electrical Equipment
Analytical and data-driven.
Collaborative and capable of influencing across all levels of the business.
Develop a five-year Manufacturing Transformation Roadmap.
Standardise manufacturing processes across production areas.
Establish factory-wide KPIs and executive dashboards.
Support ERP and MES optimisation.
Introduce digital manufacturing and barcode traceability.
Strengthen the manufacturing leadership team through coaching and development.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the transformation of a growing Australian manufacturer at the forefront of advanced power electronics and battery energy storage solutions. As the Director of Manufacturing Transformation , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's manufacturing strategy, driving operational excellence, and building a world-class, digitally enabled manufacturing organisation.
You will work alongside a highly experienced leadership team, influence strategic business decisions, and lead initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, innovation, and long-term business growth. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering reliable, high-performance energy solutions that support industries across Australia and international markets.
If you are a visionary and results-driven manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence, digital transformation, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.

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