What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Manager position at GamblingCareers.com?
Aristocrat is looking for an exceptionally skilled Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee our world-class manufacturing team! This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing functions, making certain we uphold the quality of our premium electronic gaming products. At Aristocrat, we embrace a culture of innovation, partnership, and ongoing development, presenting an exciting chance for ambitious professionals wanting to make a significant difference.
As Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will lead a passionate team dedicated to fulfilling organizational targets. You will engage with various departments to synchronize manufacturing with the company’s strategic goals. This guarantees a smooth production flow while preserving high standards of quality and safety. The role is more than managing operations; it is about laying the groundwork for sustained growth and achievement.
What You'll Do
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.
As Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will lead a passionate team dedicated to fulfilling organizational targets. You will engage with various departments to synchronize manufacturing with the company’s strategic goals. This guarantees a smooth production flow while preserving high standards of quality and safety. The role is more than managing operations; it is about laying the groundwork for sustained growth and achievement.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily manufacturing operations supporting software burn, product configuration, validation, and release processes.
- Ensure production schedules and customer delivery commitments are achieved through effective planning and execution.
- Monitor operational performance and drive corrective actions to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency objectives.
- Manage staffing, labor allocation, and capacity planning to meet business requirements.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, product specifications, and software control requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and frontline employees.
- Conduct performance management, talent development, and succession planning activities.
- Encourage a culture of responsibility, collaboration, and ongoing development.
- Propel Lean Manufacturing and persistent improvement activities that increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
- Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, IT, and Product Management teams to resolve operational challenges.
- Manage departmental budgets, labor expenses, and operational costs.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or production environments.
- Experience leading supervisors and frontline manufacturing teams.
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement approaches.
- Experience managing operational benchmarks and production performance metrics.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, software deployment operations, product configuration management, or highly regulated manufacturing environments (preferred).
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.