Head of Production

Permaconn North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Head of Production & Supply Chain Permaconn is the market leader in mission‑critical communications solutions. Our solutions provide a private and secure network that ensures alarm signals are securely delivered from the protected premises to the monitoring centre. We offer innovative, secure encrypted network solutions for high‑value industries including financial, retail, government and educational institutions. Established in 1999, our headquarters are in Sydney and we operate internationally across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Papua New Guinea. This role is a unique opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain to join our agile, collaborative team to manage the end‑to‑end production and supply chain life cycle. The Opportunity This role will report directly to the CFO or CTO while managing a team of five operational staff. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and optimising the end‑to‑end supply chain operations at Permaconn Group, including procurement, inventory forecasting, production, warehousing across Sydney and Perth, and order‑to‑dispatch processes. Key Responsibilities Procurement Manage relationships with overseas and local suppliers to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of parts and finished goods. Purchase components for production and fully assembled products to support business needs. Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements. Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as material shortages or supplier delays. Production Management Oversee the light assembly of security and fire alarm products, ensuring production meets quality standards and timelines. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. Monitor production schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed. Warehousing and Inventory Management Manage warehousing operations across Sydney and Perth, ensuring accurate inventory control, storage and timely dispatch of products. Develop and implement efficient warehousing practices, including picking, packing and shipping processes. Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production and customer needs while minimising excess stock and obsolescence. Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards within the warehouse environments. Order‑to‑Dispatch Process Oversee the end‑to‑end order processing, from receiving orders to ensuring timely dispatch and delivery to customers. Monitor and improve the order fulfillment process, aiming for on‑time and accurate delivery. Work closely with logistics providers to optimise shipping routes and reduce transportation costs. Lead and manage a team of five operations staff, including procurement, production, warehousing and logistics personnel. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Provide regular training and development opportunities to ensure the team’s skills are aligned with business needs. What you need to succeed Strong knowledge of procurement practices, inventory management and production planning. Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software. Excellent negotiation and leadership skills. Ability to analyse data and make strategic decisions to improve supply chain performance. Experience in managing multiple warehouse locations and overseeing logistics operations. Strong commitment to professionalism, integrity and open communication. Intuition to deliver work on time and to a consistently high standard. Ability to perform as an executive member of the Permaconn group. Strong interpersonal skills, positive and enthusiastic. Your Experience Minimum of five years of experience in a supply‑chain, procurement or production managerial role, preferably in security, electronics or manufacturing industries. Broad and proven experience in the full life cycle of procurement and supply chain is preferred. Higher education in supply‑chain management, business, engineering or a related field. About You Proactive, hands‑on with a real “go‑getter” attitude and mindset. Ability to lead by example with a proactive approach to supply‑chain management. Eager to take ownership of their patch and team, consistently observing and implementing process improvements. Has a strategic focus and strives for high quality work. How To Join Us Apply now using your LinkedIn profile; we also welcome a CV and/or cover letter. For further information, contact our internal talent acquisition professional, Chloe, at . No agencies please and thank you. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Supply Chain and Product Management #J-18808-Ljbffr