Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

📍 Nowra, NSW | Full-Time

Competitive salary | Hands-on operational leadership | Immediate start

A growing manufacturing and distribution business in Nowra is seeking a proactive Assistant Operations Manager to support production, warehousing, quality, and inventory management. This hands-on role is perfect for someone organised, detail-focused, and ready to drive efficiency across operations.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and schedule production activities, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently
• Adjust production workflows as priorities change or issues arise to maintain smooth operations
• Coordinate daily operational reviews with production, warehouse, and dispatch teams to monitor progress and resolve challenges
• Collaborate with internal departments including sales, customer service, and warehouse to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with business demands
• Monitor product quality at key control points and support teams in resolving any quality issues promptly
• Support compliance with WHS policies across operational teams, ensuring safe practices are maintained
• Track inventory levels and manage stock transfers between locations to maintain supply chain continuity
• Investigate discrepancies in stock or orders and implement corrective actions
• Generate operational reports on production, quality, and inventory metrics to support management decision-making
• Identify process improvements and contribute to efficiency initiatives across operations

About You

• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production operations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with teams and stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and quality-focused
• Tertiary qualification or associate degree is advantageous but not essential

Why Join?

• Full-time, hands-on role in a fast-paced operational environment
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to improvements across operations
• Exposure to production, inventory, and quality control processes
• Be part of a growing, collaborative team in Nowra

How to Apply

Apply Today. For more information, call us on 4421 2700, or click ‘APPLY NOW’ to submit your application instantly.

All applications are treated confidentially, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.