About us

Humanihut is a revolutionary company that brings an innovative solution to temporary infrastructure, providing rigid, re-deployable infrastructure solutions to an array of industries including Defence, Emergency Management, Mining and Construction and Humanitarian Response. Established in 2013, Humanihut is a proud South Australian owned and operated company that has built a strong reputation on the international stage as the company of choice for field deployable infrastructure.

About the Role

At Humanihut, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our clients. As our Manufacturing and Quality Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations and supply partnerships—both locally and offshore.

This role is responsible for managing, sustaining, and expanding our manufacturing and supply relationships, while driving continual improvement and innovation in processes, materials, and quality outcomes. You’ll bring an attitude of excellence and a passion for improvement, ensuring our products remain affordable, environmentally conscious, and of the highest standard.

With your deep industry experience, you’ll oversee the planning and commissioning of new manufacturing sites, lead international factory teams, and embed best practices in quality assurance, automation, and process efficiency. You will also play a key role in implementing change across internal and external stakeholders, identifying risk and opportunity at every stage, and ensuring our products meet both client and regulatory requirements.

You’ll report to the Chief Technical Officer and be a visible leader across the Technical Operations business unit and the wider company, helping to build a high-performing, forward-thinking culture.

What You Will Be Doing

Managing the full lifecycle of multiple production projects; factory design and setup, ramp-up, sustainment and completion.

Ensuring continuity of supply and maintaining critical stock levels.

Making regular site visits to assess and support supplier capability and performance.

Monitoring and enforcing quality standards with our manufacturing partners.

Driving innovation, improvement, and cost-efficiency across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Leading and managing relationships with domestic and offshore manufacturing and supply partners.

Identifying and integrating new technologies, materials, and process improvements.

Overseeing the planning, engineering, quality control, and commissioning of new manufacturing facilities.

With a blend of critical and innovative thinking, a great sense of humour, and a solution-focused mindset, you’ll be able to prioritise tasks with minimal supervision and just “get the job done.”

What We Are Looking For

Strong understanding of quality management systems and manufacturing best practices.

Proven experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in global or complex supply environments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Demonstrated experience delivering larger manufacturing projects, such as, but not limited to, government, defence or automotive.

Hands on approach to achieving results within our manufacturing partners.

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics and global supply chains.

Ability to manage risk, compliance, budgets, and timelines across multiple projects.

Solution-oriented approach to navigating complex, multifaceted challenges, and tight timelines.

If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for high-quality, sustainable manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our global manufacturing operations and make a lasting impact across our business.

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