Job Description

Management role in a company applying high technolgy to manufacturing

About the Role

The Company This business has a rapidly growing team that is pioneering the development of autonomous farming technology.  Their mission is to revolutionise farming around the world by introducing new farming practices that are enabled by robotic technology.  They are a venture backed company with global ambition and are proudly based in regional Australia with deep connection to their farmer customers.  Their robots are already working on grain, cotton, horticulture and turf farms and are one of the first companies worldwide to successfully deliver commercial, autonomous robots to farming customers.   Please call Dan Kery, BEng, on 0406 537 706 to discuss this role. Direct applications to the hiring company will be forwarded to Dan to go through the recruitment process. Primary responsibilities Enable the business to hit top line manufacturing targets ensuring quality products are delivered on time and to budget Use Lean methodologies to help solve problems, make decisions and implement plans Develop budget for the facility including size, fitout and staffing requirements Recruit and build the manufacturing team, including training, mentoring and management of staff Develop manufacturing processes and procedures Lead the manufacturing team Develop relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favourable prices and terms Oversee the implementation of MRP/ ERM software with the manufacturing department Maintain accurate and up to date Bill of Materials Track costs of product manufactured Implement and maintain OH&S procedures and policies across the manufacturing facility Report on manufacturing costs, quality reporting and delivery times   About you Skills and experience / technical competency Degree qualifications in engineering, manufacturing or Lean is highly regarded You thrive on exceeding targets & expectations, including manufacturing delivery schedules          You believe in using structured processes such as Lean or Six Sigma to streamline and improve manufacturing processes You are always thinking about how to improve manufacturing process and are driven to reassess the status quo on merit and can redesign and implement improved strategy that delivers A bonus if you have previously setup a manufacturing facility from scratch, as a second plant is on the horizon Strong leadership and people skills and ability to mentor junior staff Top-notch skills in negotiating supply agreements and building relationships with suppliers Professional presentation and approachable manner Please call Dan Kery, BEng, on 0406 537 706 to discuss this role. Direct applications to the hiring company will be forwarded to Dan to go through the recruitment process. Please also apply through Seek with your resume in Word format. For an update on your application please call Dan. www.connectpersonnel.com.au 29 years in business, and still going strong