The General Manager leads the strategic, commercial and operational performance of the company serving wineries and wine‑sector producers in Australia. This role oversees product innovation, supply chain operations, technical services, sales, marketing and organisational leadership. Working through state managers and technical specialists, the General Manager ensures the company delivers high‑quality biotechnology solutions that support winemaking efficiency, product quality and innovation across the Australia wine industry. <h3>Benefits</h3>This role provides end-to-end leadership of Laffort Australia with clear authority to set strategy, maintain operational and regulatory compliance across importation and supply chain, and drive consistent customer outcomes nationally. It offers the ability to influence product direction through close linkage with global technical and R&amp;D teams, strengthen relationships with wineries and key industry stakeholders, and build a high-performing team aligned to seasonal vintage demand and long-term business growth. <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3>Strategic Leadership &amp; Industry Direction<ul><li>Develop and implement organisational policies, strategic plans and performance standards aligned with the company’s mission to support wineries with advanced biotechnology solutions.</li><li>Monitor scientific, regulatory, and market trends in biotechnology and winemaking, and adjust strategy and operations accordingly.</li><li>Set long‑term objectives that strengthen market position, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.</li></ul>&nbsp;Operational Management&nbsp;<ul><li>Reports directly to the managing director</li><li>Direct reports will be the state managers, technical sales staff, and administration</li><li>Oversee daily operations across product sourcing, quality control, warehousing and distribution.</li><li>Manage the import supply chain and corporate governance for imported goods, aligned with Australian customs controls and ANZFA regulations for wine applications.</li><li>Ensure biotechnology products, such as yeast strains, enzymes, nutrients, tannins, fining agent, filtration media, oak products, etc, meet regulatory, safety and performance standards.</li><li>Work closely with technical and R&amp;D teams in the global group to support product innovation and respond to emerging customer needs.</li></ul>&nbsp;Commercial &amp; Financial Oversight<ul><li>Approve budgets, capital investments and major program initiatives.</li><li>Review financial reports, forecasts and performance metrics, presenting insights to owners or governing bodies.</li><li>Drive profitability through pricing strategy, cost control, and market expansion.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure the business maintains strong financial health and long‑term viability.</li><li>Have full responsibility for profit and loss of Laffort Australia</li><li>Will have authority to approve regional budgets, determine pricing of products sold, hire senior staff, negotiate with key suppliers and approve customer vintage tenders</li></ul>&nbsp;Customer &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>Represent the company at industry events, technical conferences, supplier meetings and regional wine association activities in Australia and the international market.</li><li>Build strong relationships with winery clients, distributors, research institutions and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Support sales and technical teams in customer negotiations, product demonstrations and problem‑solving.</li><li>Act as a key spokesperson for the brand in negotiations, public forums and strategic partnerships</li></ul>&nbsp;Leadership &amp; People Development<ul><li>Select, mentor and manage senior staff across technical services, sales, operations, finance and administration.</li><li>Foster a culture of scientific excellence, customer focus and continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure workforce planning aligns with seasonal winery demand cycles and long‑term business growth.</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee accounting, sales, marketing, logistics and human resources</li><li>Support innovation in biotechnology applications for fermentation, quality control, sustainability and process optimisation.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp; <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in microbiology, chemistry, oenology or a related field is required.</li><li>Extensive executive leadership experience is an essential requirement.</li><li>Additional industry‑specific experience and on‑the‑job training may be required.</li></ul>

CEO & General Management

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Lead strategy, innovation and operations delivering biotech solutions that lift winemaking quality and efficiency nationwide.

General Manager

Full time

<h2 style="margin-left:0cm;">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Shape and deliver the business strategy for Ferrotech Pacific Pty Ltd in Australia, ensuring all objectives are strongly aligned with the organisation’s global direction.</li><li>Establish and uphold robust governance, effective reporting, and comprehensive risk management frameworks to protect the business’s operations and reputation.</li><li>Act as the principal company representative, engaging with clients, partners, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance Ferrotech Pacific Pty Ltd’s interests and reputation in the sector.</li></ul></li><li>Business Operations<ul><li>Oversee the setup and ongoing management of all Australian operations, including supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and compliance with local standards.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency and integrate global processes into the Australian market to ensure seamless operations.</li></ul></li><li>Technical &amp; Commercial Oversight<ul><li>Lead the delivery of engineered access solutions (FRP/composite, steel, and aluminium products) to meet the needs of high compliance sectors such as infrastructure, transport, and utilities.</li><li>Ensure all products adhere to stringent quality and safety standards and take charge of key commercial negotiations with major clients.</li></ul></li><li>Workforce Development<ul><li>Design and implement the organisational structure for Ferrotech Pacific Pty Ltd’s Australian subsidiary.</li><li>Recruit, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a high performance culture and facilitating knowledge transfer from the global team to the local workforce.</li></ul></li><li>Financial Management<ul><li>Drive the company’s financial success through effective budgeting, tight cost controls, and ongoing improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure the long-term commercial sustainability and growth of the Australian business.</li></ul></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0cm;">&nbsp;&nbsp;About You</h2><ul><li>Senior executive experience in technical manufacturing or engineered products, ideally with exposure to niche or high-compliance sectors.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of successfully establishing, scaling, or transforming business operations in a competitive market.</li><li>Deep understanding of compliance, quality assurance, and safety frameworks, with the ability to implement and uphold rigorous standards.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams, including experience in mentoring, organisational design, and knowledge transfer.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels internally and externally.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Lead Ferrotech Pacific’s Australian growth, shaping strategy, operations and teams while building a compliant, high-impact business.

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