Factory Operations Coordinator — Path to Manager

Funiture Design Studio; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Balcatta facility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Furniture Design Studio is seeking a practical, hands-on person to help keep the Balcatta factory running smoothly. You will coordinate daily workflow, manage stock, support trades and ensure projects move through the factory efficiently and on time.

A trade-qualified cabinet maker is highly regarded, with strong computer skills and a problem-solving mindset. You’ll be on the factory floor most of the time, liaising with project managers, suppliers and installers, maintaining safety, and helping

Qualifications

• Experience in cabinetry, joinery, manufacturing, warehousing or workshop operations.
• Trade-qualified Cabinet Maker highly regarded but not essential.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Practical problem solver who enjoys getting things done.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using software systems.
• Experience with Jobman or similar manufacturing/ERP software highly regarded.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically fit and happy to be hands-on.
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily factory activities and workflow.
• Manage stock levels, materials, hardware and consumables.
• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders.
• Organise materials and completed cabinetry ready for delivery and installation.
• Assist cabinet makers and factory staff as required.
• Monitor production progress and help remove bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular stocktake and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain factory cleanliness, organisation and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor the condition of factory machinery, tools and vehicles, ensuring inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs are completed and recorded appropriately.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection checklists and logbooks.
• Liaise with project managers, drafters, suppliers and installers.
• Use Jobman and other systems to track production, deliveries, stock and materials.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and help promote a strong safety culture.
• Support and coordinate factory staff to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and workflow throughout the factory.

Skills

Cabinetry experience

Manufacturing experience

Warehousing

Workshop operations

Strong computer skills

Jobman/ERP software experience

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Physically fit

Full Drivers Licence

Education

Trade-qualified Cabinet Maker (highly regarded)

Tools

Jobman

Job description

Furniture Design Studio is seeking a practical, hands-on person to help keep the Balcatta factory running smoothly. You will coordinate daily workflow, manage stock, support trades and ensure projects move through the factory efficiently and on time.

A trade-qualified cabinet maker is highly regarded, with strong computer skills and a problem-solving mindset. You’ll be on the factory floor most of the time, liaising with project managers, suppliers and installers, maintaining safety, and helping