General Manager | Advanced Manufacturing (Applications Closed)

About the Organisation
Our client is a leading Australian provider of advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics solutions, supported by the innovation, expertise and resources of a globally recognised technology and engineering group.

For more than 70 years, the business has helped manufacturers improve productivity, quality and competitiveness through the design, engineering and delivery of custom machinery, automated production systems and turnkey manufacturing solutions.

Serving sectors including MedTech, renewable energy, FMCG and broader advanced manufacturing, the organisation is recognised for its technical excellence, customer partnerships and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges and combines the agility of a specialist engineering organisation with the capability and international reach of a global enterprise.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Oceania, the General Manager will have full accountability for the strategic direction, commercial performance and operational success of the business.

Leading a seven-member leadership team across Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Compliance & Safety, and Consulting Services, you will drive growth, operational excellence, customer success and innovation.

You will grow and strengthen an already strong market position, expand customer relationships, identify new growth opportunities and ensure the business remains at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term business strategy and growth roadmap
• Assume full P&L accountability for revenue, profitability and operational performance
• Identify emerging market opportunities, technologies and strategic partnerships
• Strengthen collaboration with global business units and technical experts
• Build and deepen relationships with key customers, industry partners and stakeholders
• Lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and commercial risk management
• Drive operational excellence, project delivery performance and scalable systems
• Champion innovation, digital transformation and continuous improvement
• Ensure strong governance, safety, compliance and quality management
• Build a high performing leadership team to drive growth
• Build organisational capability, leadership depth and succession readiness

About You
You are a commercially astute and technically credible executive who can balance growth, operational performance and customer relationships within a project-based engineering or technology environment.
 
You bring a proven track record of leading complex businesses, building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth across manufacturing, engineering, automation, industrial technology or related sectors.

Experience in both small-medium as well as large corporate environments will be highly regarded.

Experience & Qualifications
You will bring:
 

• Significant executive leadership experience as a General Manager, Managing Director, COO, CEO or similar senior leader
• Demonstrated experience leading businesses with full P&L accountability
• Proven success driving revenue growth, profitability and operational performance
• Strong commercial acumen and business development capability
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical, commercial and operational teams
• Experience selling or delivering complex engineering, automation, manufacturing technology, systems integration or capital equipment solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead organisational transformation and change

Technical qualifications in engineering, automation, robotics or related disciplines will be advantageous, as will an MBA or postgraduate business qualification.

 
Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a recognised leader in Australian advanced manufacturing, while helping customers improve productivity, competitiveness and innovation through advanced technology solutions.

An executive remuneration package commensurate with the significance of the role will be offered.

Location
Based in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs.

The role will require international travel including to the Head Office in Europe.

Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, experience and background is valued. Applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

Confidential Applications
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Galvin-Rowley: 0410 477 ***
For a copy of our Candidate Information Pack, please contact Laura Gaugain: *****@galvinrowley.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Applicants must hold unrestricted Australian working rights.