Job Details

Why RUD?
Stellar Recruitment is proud to partner with RUD Chains Pty Ltd , a global leader in innovative materials handling, lifting, and chain technology solutions. RUD work across high-impact industries including defence, infrastructure, mining, quarry and engineering .

Delivering client-first, tailored solutions that truly matter. At RUD, precision, structure and reliability are not just values, it’s how they succeed.

We are seeking a General Manager - Manufacturing who brings a proven background with “bespoke manufacturing” and someone who can implement systems that scale and shapes the future of their manufacturing capabilities through innovation and continuous improvement strategies.
  
What You’ll Love About This Role

• Be part of a company where systems, standards and structure drive performance.
• Lead manufacturing excellence across production, warehouse and quality functions.
• Be recognised for your accuracy, foresight and methodical approach.
• Influence automation, robotics and Industry 5.0 integration.
• Shape long-term capability growth and set new benchmarks in efficiency and reliability.

• Lead and optimise all aspects of manufacturing performance across production, warehouse and quality.
• Apply systematic planning and workflow design to lift efficiency and throughput.
• Drive structured continuous improvement (Lean, 5S) with measurable results.
• Integrate automation, robotics and ERP/MRP systems to advance capability.
• Ensure manufacturing budgets, cost control and profitability targets are achieved.
• Embed a safety-first and compliance-driven culture across all manufacturing functions.
• Build disciplined, high-performing teams through clarity, structure and skills development.
• Collaborate with engineering, projects and leadership to align manufacturing capability with client and industry requirements.

• Proven senior leadership in a complex, precision-driven manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in production planning, site mapping and systems optimisation.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen with budgeting, cost control and P&L oversight.
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or equivalent CI methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in implementing automation, robotics and advanced systems.
• Industry experience in defence, mining, infrastructure or engineered components is highly regarded.
• A structured, logical and detail-driven mindset committed to accuracy and long-term success.

• Competitive salary package.
• Genuine work-life balance.
• A culture-driven, team-based environment that celebrates achievement.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to design, structure, and lead manufacturing systems that shape the future of performance and capability.
• Company-wide events and regular recognition.
• A company that genuinely values its people, is hugely successful and innovative