Job Description

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, manufacturing excellence, and building high-performing teams? This is a rare opportunity to step into a General Manager role where you will drive growth, strategy, and operational excellence across a dynamic and specialized manufacturing environment.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will lead a team of 45+ employees, taking full responsibility for strategy, operations, sales growth, customer experience, and people development. This role requires a commercially minded leader with strong technical knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to inspire a culture of innovation, quality, and customer focus.
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Preferred Knowledge (Advantageous)
NRCS standards
Trailer manufacturing
Welding, plumbing, electrical, and trailer assembly
AutoCAD 3D
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Vision
Develop and execute strategic plans aligned to the company's mission and growth goals.
Identify and capitalise on new market opportunities across exports, mining, military, civil infrastructure, and events.
2. Operations & Production Management
Oversee all manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency in both batch and custom production.
Drive continuous improvement in production methods and invest in innovation and R&D.
3. Sales, Business Development & Customer Satisfaction
Expand both domestic and international client base.
Build and nurture key client relationships (mining, military, event organisers, and export partners).
Champion a customer-oriented approach, delivering custom solutions, technical support, and after-sales service.
Collaborate with sales and marketing to position the brand, manage leads, and ensure competitive pricing.
4. Supply Chain & Vendor Management
Build and manage a reliable supplier network to ensure on-time, cost-effective sourcing.
Optimise procurement, inventory, and logistics across all divisions.
5. Service, Maintenance & Training
Oversee post-sales services, including repairs, maintenance, spare parts supply, and technical training.
Ensure service delivery standards and warranty processes are upheld.
6. People & Culture
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team across design, production, service, and administration.
Build a culture of trust, transparency, and employee well-being.
7. Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with all manufacturing standards (e.g. MIB registration) and legal requirements.
Uphold strong corporate governance practices.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
7-10 years' experience in a senior operational leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or custom fabrication.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, custom design workflows, and R&D.
Strong supplier negotiation and supply chain management skills.
Business-minded leader with proven financial and operational oversight experience.

Skills Required