Factory Manager – Windows, Cladding & Shrouds

Vitrum Windows Cladding & Shrouds; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead their fabrication team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical knowledge in window and door manufacturing, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality. You will manage daily operations, ensure timely project completion, and foster a safe and efficient workplace culture.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge in window and door manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership style with team management experience.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fabricators effectively.
• Ensure projects are completed to specifications on time.
• Maintain strict quality control standards.

Skills

Factory leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Aluminium window knowledge

Education

Relevant trade or management qualifications

Tools

V6

LOGIKAL

Job description

Factory Manager – Windows, Cladding & Shrouds

We are a growing specialist in high-quality commercial windows, doors, cladding, and shrouds, recognised for precision, durability, and innovative architectural solutions. With a strong pipeline of bespoke projects and a reputation for excellence, we are seeking an experienced Factory Manager to lead our fabrication team and help drive our continued success.

The Role

You will take full ownership of the day-to-day operations in our Melbourne factory, managing a team of around 10 fabricators. This role requires strong hands-on leadership, proven technical knowledge in window and door manufacturing, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of aluminium window & door fabricators
• Schedule and allocate daily workflow, ensuring projects are completed on time and to specification
• Maintain strict quality control, ensuring compliance with drawings and industry standards
• Support prototyping, problem-solving, and complex assemblies on the factory floor
• Collaborate closely with planning, procurement, and project managers to ensure material readiness and smooth delivery
• Coordinate deliveries to site, ensuring projects flow smoothly and are delivered on time
• Foster a safe, efficient, and performance-driven workplace culture

About You

• Extensive knowledge of different aluminium window extrusions
• Strong factory leadership background with hands-on management style
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with high attention to detail
• Practical problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• V6 or LOGIKAL experience (preferred but not essential)
• Relevant trade or management qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At Vitrum, you’ll gain exposure to diverse projects and be supported by an experienced estimating team. We provide training and mentoring to help you grow your skills and advance your career in a specialist industry.

If you are motivated, eager to learn, and looking for a career-building opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.

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