Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Operations

The MAS Agency Job Posting Only; Hervey Bay; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 115.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Onsite parking

Company vehicle

Base salary + super

Resumo da vaga

The MAS Agency Job Posting Only seeks an Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Operations in Hervey Bay, Queensland. This hands-on leadership role supports the Business Manager to deliver production, safety, quality and performance targets while balancing operational oversight with team management and reporting.

You will supervise production staff, plan scheduling, manage costs and ensure compliance with WH&S standards.

Qualificações

• Experience in manufacturing or production supervisory role.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop production staff.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Experience with payroll exposure and production reporting.
• Budget awareness and cost control experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical or technical understanding is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Business Manager in overseeing daily plant operations
• Plan and schedule production to meet budget and output targets
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
• Lead, supervise and develop production staff on site
• Monitor plant performance across production, cost and quality metrics
• Manage stock levels and coordinate purchasing of consumables and materials
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks and incident investigations
• Assist with month‑end reporting and administrative processes
• Maintain contractor management and site compliance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across operations and team performance

Conhecimentos

Supervisory leadership

Team leadership

WH&S knowledge

Payroll exposure

Budget & cost control

Communication skills

Mechanical understanding

Timber/industrial background

Descrição da vaga

Assistant Manager - Manufacturing Operations

The Role

This position supports the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant, working closely with the Business Manager to ensure production, safety, quality and operational targets are achieved.

You will play a key role in overseeing production activities, managing staff, maintaining compliance standards and supporting site performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can balance operational oversight with team management and reporting responsibilities.

The Company

This is an established and well‑regarded manufacturing business operating within a specialised industrial sector. The organisation has a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement, with structured processes and systems in place across its operations.

With a stable footprint and clear growth pathways, the business offers long‑term career progression for individuals looking to step into broader leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Business Manager in overseeing daily plant operations
• Plan and schedule production to meet budget and output targets
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
• Lead, supervise and develop production staff on site
• Monitor plant performance across production, cost and quality metrics
• Manage stock levels and coordinate purchasing of consumables and materials
• Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks and incident investigations
• Assist with month‑end reporting and administrative processes
• Maintain contractor management and site compliance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across operations and team performance

You Will Have

• Experience in a manufacturing or production supervisory role
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in an operational environment
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices
• Administrative and reporting experience, including payroll exposure
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of budgets and cost control
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Mechanical or technical understanding (highly regarded)
• Background in timber, industrial or similar manufacturing environments (advantageous)

Culture

You will be joining a structured and safety‑focused environment where accountability and teamwork are valued. The business supports individuals who are driven, willing to learn and looking to build a long‑term career within operations leadership.

Benefits

• Based in the Hervey Bay / Takura region
• Onsite parking available
• Base salary + super + company vehicle
• Clear pathway to senior leadership roles
• Hands‑on leadership role with exposure to all areas of operations
• Supportive management team and structured training provided
• Opportunity to contribute to site performance and continuous improvement