Group Operations & Supply Chain Manager

The Opportunity

Whiteley is a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)–licensed manufacturer of therapeutic and industrial chemical products, with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and trusted customer partnerships.

As the business continues to grow and expand its operational footprint, we are seeking a Group Operations & Supply Chain Manager to lead performance across multiple manufacturing sites, including our flagship Tomago facility as well as our new purpose-built Human Therapeutics Plant.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for aligning production, supply chain, and logistics across our sites—ensuring the business can scale efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and product.

The Role

Based at our Tomago facilities and reporting to the Group CFO and forming part of the Senior Management Team, you will take ownership of end-to-end operational performance across multiple sites.

You will lead both strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring consistent performance, optimised capacity, and a scalable operating model as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and optimise multi-site manufacturing and supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution

2. Drive operational performance and scalability through SOPs, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

3. Align production, capacity, and demand across sites to ensure efficient, reliable customer delivery of all products

4. Lead and develop site-based Production Managers, building capability, consistency, and accountability across teams

5. Ensure operations are conducted safely and in line with WHS, environmental, and regulatory requirements

6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address operational challenges

What We're Looking For

1. 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain leadership, ideally in a multi-site environment

2. Strong background in supply chain, inventory, and logistics within production environments

3. Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments, including exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (TGA) or similar regulatory frameworks

4. Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and scale operations

5. A hands-on leadership style, comfortable operating from shopfloor to executive level

6. Experience in a business growth or scale-up environment

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary package with performance incentives

2. A key leadership role within a growing Australian manufacturer

3. Opportunity to shape and scale multi-site operations

4. A collaborative and pragmatic Senior Management Team

5. Long-term career growth aligned to business expansion

6. Relocation package for the right candiate

At Whiteley, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. Join our team and be a part of our continued success!

If you are excited about this opportunity and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply now.

Please submit your resume via SEEK by clicking “Apply Now” or email your application to ••••@whiteley.com.au. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.