Head Of Operations

At Humes, we believe in building better together.

We're looking for a values-driven Head of Operations, to lead our manufacturing function with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

This is a pivotal leadership role that nurtures people, drives innovation, and delivers operational excellence and efficiency across our national footprint.

What You'll Lead With Purpose :

Foster a culture of safety and wellbeing, championing zero harm and continuous improvement across all sites.

Guide the strategic direction of four manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with business goals and values.

Inspire and develop high-performing teams through coaching, recognition, and inclusive leadership practices.

Collaborate across Fletcher Building to deliver sustainable growth, leveraging shared resources and collective expertise.

Lead capital improvement projects and innovation initiatives that position Humes as a market leader in concrete infrastructure solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities :

Build organisational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining future leaders and skilled professionals.

Ensure excellence in customer service, product quality, inventory management, and delivery performance.

Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.

Champion manufacturing excellence through process optimisation, benchmarking, and technology adoption.

Lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement in quality management and inventory accuracy.

Strengthen supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring safety, service, and cost-effectiveness.

Facilitate change management with a focus on employee engagement and seamless adoption of new practices.

Ensure compliance with trade legislation and Fletcher Building policies.

What You'll Bring :

A collaborative leadership style that values transparency, accountability, integrity, and shared success.

Proven experience in multi-site manufacturing operations, ideally within concrete pipe or precast environments.

Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results through people

Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management (post-graduate preferred).

A commitment to inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Why Join Fletcher Building?

As part of Fletcher Building, you'll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits include :

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Career development opportunities across a diverse group of businesses.

Access to health and wellbeing programs.

Employee discounts on building products and services.

A culture that celebrates curiosity, courage, and collaboration.

At Humes, you'll be part of a team that celebrates curiosity, supports growth, and puts people first.

We're proud of our legacy and excited about our future—and we'd love for you to help shape it.

Research shows that females and minority groups don't apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.

We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don't fit it, we would still love you to apply.

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