SearchWorks Pty Ltd
Chief Operating Officer
Requirements
Candidates should have executive-level experience in multi-site manufacturing or industrial operations, with a proven track record of operational transformation. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management are required, along with a willingness to relocate to Perth, Western Australia.
Job Description
Chief Operating Officer | HDPE & PVC Pipe Manufacturing | Perth or Brisbane
Relocate to Australia and lead operations across a growing industrial manufacturer with sites in WA and QLD.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a sponsorship visa in Australia and step into a COO role with genuine scope — overseeing manufacturing, fabrication, supply chain, quality, and maintenance across a multi-site business that produces HDPE and PVC pipe and fittings for mining, infrastructure, and plumbing markets. If you've led operations in a complex industrial environment and you're ready to shape how a business runs at an executive level, this is the role.
About the Business
A privately held Australian manufacturer with established operations across Western Australia and Queensland. The business serves demanding end markets — mining, civil infrastructure, and plumbing — and is in a period of focused operational growth. Turnover exceeds $50M. The culture is values-led, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Executive oversight of manufacturing, fabrication, supply chain, quality, and maintenance functions across WA and QLD sites
- Lead operational strategy and future-state capability planning — process mapping, systems improvement, workflow integration
- Drive performance, productivity, and operational consistency across the full business
- Lead and develop a senior team of operational managers (Production, Supply Chain, Fabrication, Quality)
- Partner with the CEO and CFO on transformation, growth initiatives, and investment decisions
- Champion safety, risk management, and operational wellbeing across all sites
What We're Looking For
- Executive-level experience leading multi-site manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial operations
- Proven track record of operational transformation and large-scale process improvement
- Strong people leadership — you build capable teams and hold managers to account
- Experience in organisations with $50M+ turnover
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (Engineering, Business, Operations Management or similar)
- Willingness to relocate to Perth, Western Australia
What's In It for You
- C-suite position with real influence over how the business operates and grows
- A senior leadership team that's invested in getting this right
- Genuine autonomy to build systems, structures, and capability
- Organisation that backs sustainability and innovation — not just lip service
- Sponsored Australian Visa
- Relocation Package
How to Apply
Applications are being managed by SearchWorks. To express interest or have a confidential conversation, contact Olly at SearchWorks via searchworks.com.au or apply directly through this ad. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.
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About SearchWorks Pty Ltd
SearchWorks is a high-performing recruitment firm that focus purely on the recruitment of sales professionals across Australia. Having been established in Melbourne since January 2014 we have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for what we do. This passion is clear and simple: to bring the very best sales people and great organizations together. Owned by three directors with collectively over 20 years’ experience in sales recruitment spanning Australia, the UK and Ireland, we bring a depth of knowledge and industry relevant expertise that is hard to find in our sector. SearchWorks have a wide network of Sales Professionals that have been grown and developed over a significant period. In conjunction, we have developed a long and committed list of clients made up of both established multi-national corporations and innovative, Australian owned small-medium businesses. We are careful that we only partner with reputable clients whom demonstrate high integrity to both their industry partners and their employees. Our client partners place value in their people and are happy to invest in ensuring they recruit quality, high-performing sales teams that will offer a quantifiable return on investment over the short, medium and long term. This extensive network has been and will remain key to our success in the future as we continue to be the trusted recruitment partner for both individuals considering a change in their career as well as companies who want to recruit the best available talent. Key industries include: Construction Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Commercial B2B Specialties: Sales, Executive Search & Selection, Construction, Specification, Engineering, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Facilities Management, Commercial B2B. If you are an experienced sales professional interested in exploring your career options or a company looking to recruit your next sales person please feel free to contact us on 03 88039180.