Assistant Production Manager

Birdies Garden Products; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Birdies Garden Products is seeking an assistant production manager to support the Production Manager in coordinating, planning and managing the efficient day‑to‑day operation of the manufacturing facility. The role covers production, dispatch (local and export), quality control and safety, with a focus on maintaining and improving efficiencies to ensure profitable operation. You will help manage staff, processes and training to meet targets.

Formación

• Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to plan production and coordinate dispatch.
• Proficient with inventory systems and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Production Manager in planning and coordinating day‑to‑day factory operations.
• Coordinate production, dispatch, QA and safety across the facility.
• Record daily production and adjust inventory in stock.
• Ensure staff are trained and production targets met.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

Inventory systems

Herramientas

Fishbowl Inventory

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Birdies is a family owned and operated manufacturing business which was first established in 2007. Birdies primarily manufactures corrugated raised garden beds for domestic and export sales. We require an assistant production manager to assist our current production manager to oversee the efficient day-to-day operation of the factory.

About the role

The position involves assisting the Production Manager with coordinating, planning and managing the efficient day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility at Birdies Garden Products including but not limited to production, dispatch (local and export), quality control, and occupational health and safety. The position also involves maintaining and improving efficiencies to allow the profitable operation of the factory and business.

Key responsibilities

Utilise Fishbowl Inventory management system (or other such systems as may be implemented) to assist Production Manager to plan and manage production and dispatch requirements daily if instructed

Print production and dispatch requirements to be given to staff in relevant departments daily if instructed

Accurately record production during and at the end of each day

Adjust inventory levels based on actual stock on hand as needed if instructed

Ensure quality control is carried out in respect of production of components and finished products and dispatch across factory

Action production plans set out by Production Manager on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

Coordinate and manage the efficient and safe operation of the factory as directed by Production Manager

Manage and coordinate local dispatch and export of products including container packing and paperwork, bulk dispatch and courier

Induct and train new staff from time to time

Ensure production targets are met in various departments and manage staff efficiently with Production Manager guidance

About you

Ability to manage staff performance and discipline as needed and in consultation with Production Manager or Human Resources or management

Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and ability to ensure they are met and adhered to

Ability to train staff in accordance with safe work procedures

Ability to assume responsibilities of Production Manager in the event of their absence

Skills and Experience

Experience in a similar role or industry as a manufacturing supervisor or assistant production manager

Background in manufacturing

Proficient with Excel and inventory management systems (prior experience with Fishbowl is an advantage)

Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership ability

High level of attention to detail and organizational skills

Understanding of production planning, process improvement, and quality control

Knowledge of workplace health and safety compliance and standards