Operations/General Manager

Bow's Barn fabricates and installs horse stables and shelters across SE Qld and Australia.

We are located in Beaudesert.

We also sell a variety of other horse related products.

Reporting to the owner

This includes:

• Full responsibility for the performance of all staff including sales, fabrication and installations.
• Leading a culture of continuous improvement including planning and overseeing operational activities, cost and budget controls and oversight of contractor activities.
• Management of the various business functions.
• Providing feedback, observations and suggestions to the owner.
• Providing functional leadership in all aspects of business activities.
• Customer relationship management in conjunction with setting direction for the Sales Manager.
• Achieving sales, building and installation volume targets.
• Expenses control.
• Ensuring compliance with all related industry and statutory licensing requirements and standards.
• General site maintenance.

Key Duties of the role

Staff management and rostering

Daily targets for manufacturing and installations

Stock control and ordering

Warehouse management

Fabrication management

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Experience in metal fabrication and or equine would be an advantage but not necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to think and solve problems.
• Ability to execute several projects simultaneously with a proven track record of success.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff and contractors while fostering a continuous improvement environment.
• Knowledge of HSEQ compliance and regulations in the mining and extractive industry sector.
• Project management and contract management skills would be an asset.
• Must be fluent in English both oral and written.
• Demonstrated familiarity in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, Xero, and other systems is required.