Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level)

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# Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professional (Mid-Senior Level) > Hire · Newcastle, Australia (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07 **Salary:** AUD 120,000–160,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain ## Description Hire Resolve is assisting manufacturing and supply chain **organisations** in hiring experienced **Manufacturing & Supply Chain Professionals** to join their Australia-based operations. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals with a strong background across manufacturing, production, supply chain, operations, engineering, logistics, or quality functions, and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership roles. Successful candidates will play a key role in **optimising** production and supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality and workplace health and safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across end-to-end operations. ### **Key Responsibilities** Successful candidates will be responsible for: - Overseeing and supporting manufacturing, production, and supply chain operations - Managing production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and materials flow - Optimising workflows, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, cost control, and service levels - Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams - Implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives - Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, relevant Australian Standards, and internal quality and safety policies - Monitoring KPIs related to production output, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance - Supporting supplier performance management and supply chain risk mitigation - Leading, mentoring, and supporting teams, supervisors, planners, and engineers - Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective and preventative actions - Contributing to strategic planning, capacity planning, and long-term operational improvements ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline - 5–10+ years of experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or industrial operations - Experience in one or more of the following areas: - Manufacturing or Production Management - Supply Chain Management or Planning - Procurement or Strategic Sourcing - Logistics, Warehousing, or Distribution Operations - Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering - Quality Engineering or Quality Management - Strong understanding of Australian manufacturing and supply chain operations - Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies - Experience using ERP, MRP, WMS, or MES systems - Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced operational environments - Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous ## Benefits - Extra Superannuation - Pension plan - Unpaid Extended Leave - Training & Development - Performance Bonus ## Apply [Apply at Hire ](https://apply.workable.com/hire-resolve-the-top-recruitment-agency/j/44650A8E84/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)