Manufacturing

Operations Manager - Rock Tools (Surface)

Sandvik Mining | Operations Manager – Rock Tools (Surface) |Kewdale, Perth

Job Type: Full Time

About the Opportunity

As Operations Manager – Rock Tools (Surface), you will lead our Contract Operations team across Western Australia, driving safe, efficient and high-performing service delivery. You’ll take ownership of contract performance, ensuring financial targets and KPIs are achieved while maintaining strong, trusted relationships with our customers. Working closely with key business units, you will ensure our operations consistently demonstrate the value of Sandvik’s products and services. Safety, operational excellence and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. This role requires regular travel to customer mine sites, along with occasional interstate and international travel

Responsibilities

• Lead the Contract Operations team, ensuring strong contract governance, performance and effective controls.
• Manage all purchasing activities within Contract Operations, ensuring full compliance with Sandvik’s Procurement Policy and standards.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract management and administration processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Business Improvement, Sales Support & Development, EHS and Sales, to support contract tenders and successful mobilisation.
• Work closely with the Rock Tools Product & Applications team to optimise product performance through technical support, trials, training and warranty management.
• Partner with the EHS Manager to embed safety initiatives, deliver training, and meet customer-specific compliance requirements.
• Represent Sandvik in customer review meetings, providing clear insights, performance updates and operational recommendations.

About you

• Strong knowledge of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.
• Experience in contract management, continuous improvement, or customer relationship management.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders to drive results.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative approach to challenges.
• A strong communicator and strategic planner with excellent business analysis skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong understanding of end-to-end business processes.
• Experience in the mining, construction, or engineering industries is highly desirable.
• Previous leadership experience managing high-performing teams is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI is desirable.

To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Salary sacrifice options and Length of Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave and flexible working options
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral programs
• Performance‑based bonus incentives
• Recognition and reward programs aligned to individual and business performance

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, recognising our ongoing commitment to gender equality, inclusive workplace policies, and meaningful support for women at every stage of their careers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and we encourage you to explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Who we are

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

For more information about this position at Sandvik, please visit the Sandvik careers page or contact Zelda Fowkes at Zelda.fowkes@sandvik.com

Applications close: 13 June 2026, or prior if ideal candidate selected.

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