Loop Upcycling is a pioneering Western Australian social enterprise that provides organisations with innovative, circular solutions for redundant textiles while creating meaningful work opportunities for vulnerable community members.

Our mission is to build a sustainable future by reducing textile waste and developing pathways for those facing barriers to employment.

The Role

The Loop Foundation Operations Manager (OM) is responsible for defining, refining and leading all operational aspects of Loop Foundation. This includes leadership of a small, but growing team, overseeing financial performance, including budgets & cashflow, reporting & risk management functions.

Ensuring all production and quality targets are met, in a sustainable, timely way is of the utmost importance for this role.

The OM reports directly to the Loop Foundation Board, via the Chair, & will work closely with the CEO of Loop Global, especially during the first year, as the OM role is embedded into the Loop Foundation.

This is a new role for Loop Foundation, & it is a broad role, with a lot of freedom & autonomy for the right candidate to ‘make the role their own’.

This role will be ‘hands on’ for at least the first year, however Loop’s growth projections are positive & rapid over the next three years, making this an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of the growth & success of a WA owned & operated social enterprise which is creating meaningful social impact, by empowering communities, & transforming products & services.

The position works in line with the vision & values of Loop, keeping the participants & Loop’s focus on creating meaningful social impact, at the centre of all decisions & actions.

Personal Attributes

As this role is a key role the Loop Foundation, it requires a person who enjoys all aspects of operational management, within a social enterprise; from the developing, designing & planning to building & leading the team, finances, & processes.

The right person for this role will be professional, resourceful & enjoy the challenge & rewards which come from building something new. Being both future focused & hand-on, they will be an operationally focused ‘all-rounder’ & then build a team around them once increased productions are established & successful.

This role will build a successful & thriving social enterprise, with the support of the Board, & team members, from the ground up, so the person must be able to oversee all aspects of operations, including planning, then implement those plans with agility, confidence, enthusiasm, & compassion.

Must have:

· A growth mindset.

· Be eager to work with a diverse team – especially people from diverse & multicultural backgrounds.

· Model the vision & purpose of Loop ‘creating meaningful social impact’.

· Be an experienced Operations Manager, within a minimum of 5yrs experience, ideally in start-ups or growing organisations, focused on production.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Management / Leadership 80%

The OM is responsible for leading & managing the team members, & the operations of Loop Foundation, including:

· Manage & lead employees, & contractors.

· Working with the Board, & Loop Global CEO, to the develop organisational operational plans, policies, & practices, & maintain positive culture within entire Loop Foundation.

· Ensure all products & services are delivered in a high quality, timely & sustainable way.

· Responsible for ensuring all production targets are met, and exceeded where possible, including within budget and agreed timelines.

· Provides onsite, hands-on support to the production team, including being ‘on the tools’ as required.

· Develops & embeds policies & processes, including but not limited to WHS requirements, to ensure safe, sustainable, & quality operations.

Financial Analysis & Reporting 20%

· Provide regular financial reports including operational budgets, & cashflow forecasts.

· Oversee budgets & finances to ensure Loop Foundation’s operations & products are financially sustainable & competitive.

· Deliver meaningful, & clear analysis, measurement & reporting of sponsorship, brand awareness, fundraising & media activity results.

Ethical & Values Based Behaviour

· Demonstrates & manages ethical behaviour in accordance with relevant standards, values, & policies.

· Applies & promotes the principles of equity, diversity, safety & health in the workplace & behaves & manages employees in accordance with relevant standards, values, & policies.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Criteria

· Minimum 5years experience working in an operations management role, preferably including within a WA based social enterprise, start up or charity.

· Demonstrated resourcefulness & ability to develop, & work within limited budgets.

· Ability to build revenue as a doer & a leader focused on developing positive outcomes & meaningful social impact.

· Minimum 5 years' experience overseeing teams and productions.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience communicating to people of all backgrounds, and experiences.

· Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

· Excellent interpersonal & leadership skills & ability to build a team, build marketing capability & mentor employees.

· Demonstrated flexible, energetic, & self-motivated approach to planning & implementing work schedule to meet goals & timelines.

· Ability to prioritise & problem solve to achieve desired outcomes.

· Digital & Computer literacy (i.e. Social media, Microsoft Office365, SharePoint, & CRM use).

· Ability to work autonomously actively contributing towards the organisation's strategic objectives & margins.

· Current (or ability to gain):

· Working with Children Check & National Police Clearance (within 6mths)

(Requirements to adhere to Loop Foundation policies & procedures.)

Desirable

· Previous experience leading a start-up through initial growth phase.

· Previous experience in a management level role within the textile, fashion or manufacturing industry

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact on communities, join us at Loop - where we're revolutionising the way organisations approach textile waste.

To apply, please answer the screening questions and send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position to [email protected].