Production Manager
Core
Oversee factory operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity outcomes to ensure customer delivery requirements are consistently achieved.
Role type
Senior IC production manager
Builds
Manufacturing output for heavy industrial clients
Domain
Heavy industrial manufacturing (steel processing, forging, fabrication)
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
production planning, workforce leadership, safety compliance, quality management, continuous improvement, cost management, customer liaison, operational efficiency, problem-solving, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
engineering background, mechanical trades experience, quoting and tendering experience, First Aid qualifications, forklift licence
Technologies
Microsoft Office, manufacturing planning systems
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality and delivery targets; Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS and environmental requirements; Manage labour utilisation, production scheduling and operational efficiency; Coordinate production plans to meet customer demand and delivery expectations; Monitor manufacturing performance and implement improvements to productivity and quality; Support workforce development through training, coaching and performance management; Liaise with customers regarding production schedules, technical requirements and delivery timelines; Manage operational costs, overtime and budget performance; Oversee quality systems, non-conformance management and corrective actions; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality and manufacturing processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC