Description

Lead a high-performing manufacturing team | Drive performance, quality & growth

About the Business

A well-established and highly respected manufacturer servicing residential and commercial clients across Queensland. With decades of industry experience, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-made products backed by exceptional service.

With a loyal customer base and consistent growth driven by repeat business and referrals, this is a stable and expanding organisation entering its next phase of development.

What’s on Offer

• Circa $140K including bonuses (negotiable based on experience) + super
  
• A key leadership role with real ownership and impact
  
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable, growing business
  
• Supportive leadership team and strong company culture
  
• The opportunity to shape and improve systems, processes, and team performance
  

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk job.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and working within the senior leadership team, you’ll take ownership of the Security Screen Division, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to a consistently high standard.

You’ll be responsible for driving performance on the floor, building team capability, and identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and output.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the action, solving problems in real time, while also contributing at a strategic level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production planning, scheduling, and workflow management
  
• Drive a strong safety-first culture across the team
  
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality finished products
  
• Oversee end-to-end production operations within the Security division
  
• Monitor and drive output targets, productivity, and efficiency
  
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost efficiencies
  
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production staff
  
• Oversee training, onboarding, and upskilling initiatives
  
• Coordinate materials, suppliers, and inventory requirements
  
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, admin, install) to ensure smooth delivery
  
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and operating effectively
  

RequirementsAbout You

You’re an experienced Production Manager (or senior Supervisor ready to step up) who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’re practical, solutions-focused, and comfortable leading from the front. You know how to get the best out of your team while maintaining strong standards around safety, quality, and efficiency.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment (5 years minimum)
  
• Strong understanding of production processes (custom manufacturing highly regarded)
  
• The ability to quickly learn machinery and become a technical go-to
  
• Solid planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  
• A continuous improvement mindset
  
• Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Confidence working under pressure and meeting deadlines
  
• Full Australian working rights
  

Experience within security products, aluminium fabrication, blinds/awnings, or similar industries will be essential.

Benefits

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead from the front, drive real change, and be part of a growing operation, we’d love to hear from you.

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