The Maker Designer Kitchens, part of the ABN Group - Australia's leading construction company - is seeking an Operations Manager – Drafting Division to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

With over 150 employees and a reputation for quality and innovation, we offer a supportive, well-established environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow.

As we prepare for the next stage of our journey, including our move to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hazelmere, we're looking for a driven leader to oversee our drafting team and help shape the future of our drafting department.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an industry-leading business, influencing how our cabinetry is designed and manufactured for years to come.

The Role
Reporting to the Pre-Production Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Drafting team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality drafting services across project builders, retail, renovation, display home and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Drafting team, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management and succession planning to build capability, accountability and a high-performing team culture.
• Drive operational performance and quality outcomes, ensuring drafting standards, accuracy, consistency and departmental KPIs are achieved across all project streams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance drafting systems, processes and workflows to improve efficiency, productivity and service delivery.
• Provide technical and operational leadership, resolving complex drafting, design and workflow issues while supporting the team in the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, acting as the primary link between Drafting, Production, Installation and Management teams to ensure effective communication, alignment and timely execution of actions and objectives.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a people-focused leader who enjoys supporting teams, improving processes and working collaboratively with others. Experience in drafting, design, cabinetry or manufacturing environments will be highly regarded, but we're open to candidates with transferable leadership experience from similar industries.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing, construction or similar environment.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to streamline processes and workflows.
• Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.

• Exposure to drafting, design, cabinetry, joinery or manufacturing environments in a leadership, coordination or similar capacity will be highly regarded.

 Why Join Us?

• Work with an experienced and passionate team 
• Lead meaningful improvements across systems, processes and technology 
• Develop the next generation of drafting professionals 
• Build a long-term career within a business that continues to lead the industry

Ready to Apply?

Apply now if who we are resonates with you and you think you have what is required to fill this exciting role.

For further information, please contact Jamie on (08) 9270 0000 for a confidential discussion.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.