Production Manager
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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Production Manager| Blacktown | $125,000 + Super | Full-Time | Lead a high-performing manufacturing operation and make a real impact.
Our client is an Australian-owned manufacturing business with an established reputation for producing market-leading building products supplied to customers across Australia.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of the site's machining and assembly operations and lead a workforce of more than 70 employees.
You will lead the machining and assembly functions, working closely with production, maintenance, quality and other key stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
You will ideally have:
Our client is an Australian-owned manufacturing business with an established reputation for producing market-leading building products supplied to customers across Australia.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of the site's machining and assembly operations and lead a workforce of more than 70 employees.
You will lead the machining and assembly functions, working closely with production, maintenance, quality and other key stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a production workforce of 70+ employees
- Oversee daily machining and assembly operations
- Plan and coordinate production to meet customer and business requirements
- Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor production performance, KPIs and operational targets
- Ensure high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping are maintained
- Develop, coach and mentor supervisors and production personnel
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, output and efficiency
- Work closely with maintenance to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability
- Manage production resources, labour requirements and workflow
- Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with company policies and procedures
- Foster a positive, accountable and high-performance culture across the site
- Work collaboratively with senior management to achieve broader business objectives
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience managing a manufacturing or fabrication operation
- Experience leading a workforce of 50+ employees, ideally within a larger production environment
- Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, assembly or similar manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated experience managing production targets, KPIs and operational performance
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- A practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing
- A strong understanding of workplace health & safety and quality systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proven track record of continuous improvement and process optimisation
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Where is the Production Manager job located?
The Production Manager role with D&B is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Production Manager role pay?
D&B lists the Production Manager role at up to AUD 125,000 per year.
Is the Production Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Production Manager role?
The Production Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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