Assistant Production Manager – Hands-on Quality & Safety

UPTON ENGINEERING PTY LTD; Corowa; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPTON ENGINEERING PTY LTD in Corowa, NSW, Australia, is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support planning, coordinate tradespeople, and drive continuous improvement on the factory floor. This hands-on role rewards initiative, craftsmanship, and a proactive approach to delivering quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Based on-site, the role offers opportunities to grow with the business as it expands, with focused involvement in safety, efficiency, and production

Qualifications

• SolidWorks or CAD experience (highly regarded).
• Trade qualification or strong practical background.
• Proactive, organised approach to fabrication work.
• Confidence working with machinery, fabrication, and assembly teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement around safety, efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support production planning.
• Ensure quality across operations.
• Drive improvements across the factory floor.
• Oversee safety for engineering/fabrication staff.

Skills

SolidWorks/CAD experience

Trade qualification

Proactive & organized

Machinery coordination

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

UPTON ENGINEERING PTY LTD in Corowa, NSW, Australia, is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support planning, coordinate tradespeople, and drive continuous improvement on the factory floor. This hands-on role rewards initiative, craftsmanship, and a proactive approach to delivering quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Based on-site, the role offers opportunities to grow with the business as it expands, with focused involvement in safety, efficiency, and production