Fletcher Building

At Humes, we believe in building better together.

We’re looking for a values-driven National Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing function with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

This is a pivotal leadership role that nurtures people, drives innovation, and delivers operational excellence and efficiency across our national footprint.

What You’ll Lead With Purpose:

• Foster a culture of safety and wellbeing, championing zero harm and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Guide the strategic direction of four manufacturing plants, ensuring alignment with business goals and values.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams through coaching, recognition, and inclusive leadership practices.
• Collaborate across Fletcher Building to deliver sustainable growth, leveraging shared resources and collective expertise.
• Lead capital improvement projects and innovation initiatives that position Humes as a market leader in concrete infrastructure solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Build organisational capability by attracting, developing, and retaining future leaders and skilled professionals.
• Ensure excellence in customer service, product quality, inventory management, and delivery performance.
• Oversee financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
• Champion manufacturing excellence through process optimisation, benchmarking, and technology adoption.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality management, engineering practices, and inventory accuracy.
• Strengthen supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring safety, service, and cost-effectiveness.
• Facilitate change management with a focus on employee engagement and seamless adoption of new practices.
• Ensure compliance with trade legislation and Fletcher Building policies.

What You’ll Bring:

• A collaborative leadership style that values transparency, accountability, integrity, and shared success.
• Proven experience in multi-site manufacturing operations, ideally within concrete pipe or precast environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results through people
• Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Management (post-graduate preferred).
• A commitment to inclusive leadership, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Why Join Fletcher Building? As part of Fletcher Building, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace that values your wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities across a diverse group of businesses.
• Access to health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee discounts on building products and services.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, courage, and collaboration.

At Humes, you’ll be part of a team that celebrates curiosity, supports growth, and puts people first. We’re proud of our legacy and excited about our future—and we’d love for you to help shape it.