Full-Time Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Q

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment
Salary $100,000–$110,000 AUD plussuper
Career development opportunities
Supportive multicultural environment

Job summary

CMG Auto Parts in Hindmarsh, SA, seeks a Full-Time Production Manager to oversee component recovery, reconditioning, assembly, testing and QA. You will lead production staff, plan schedules, manage workflows and ensure safety and quality standards across operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field and 3+ years of management experience, with a focus on efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, production management, engineering, operations management, or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of relevant production or manufacturing management experience.
  • Experience in production planning, labour allocation, workflow control, capacity planning and quality assurance.
  • Knowledge of production equipment, workshop processes and safety requirements.
  • Strong leadership and people-management skills.
  • Ability to analyse production data and manage costs.
  • Experience in reconditioning, remanufacturing, assembly or related processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate component recovery, reconditioning, assembly, testing and quality-control activities.
  • Develop production plans and schedules based on availability, demand, capacity and priorities.
  • Establish workflows for identification, dismantling, inspection, cleaning, repair and release.
  • Allocate work and coordinate production staff to meet targets.
  • Monitor progress, efficiency, turnaround times and output.
  • Maintain production methods, inspection requirements and quality standards.
  • Investigate delays, defects and constraints; implement corrective actions.
  • Prepare regular production and performance reports for management.
  • Ensure safety, environmental and operational compliance.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years experience
Production planning
Labour allocation
Workflow control
Quality assurance
Leadership & people management
Cost control & budgeting
Data analysis & reporting
Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field

Job description

#### Full-Time Production Manager (Manufacturing)Hindmarsh, SA 5007Full Time#### Job descriptionCMG Auto Parts (ABN 54 262 461 554)Location: Hindmarsh, SA 5007Full-Time Production Manager (Manufacturing)Full-Time (38 ordinary hours per week)SALARY$100,000–$110,000 per annum + superannuationSUMMARYReporting to senior management, the Production Manager will have overall responsibility for planning and controlling the company’s component recovery, reconditioning, assembly, testing and quality-control processes. The position will manage production personnel, equipment, workflow, output targets, quality standards, inventory coordination and production records across the operation.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate automotive component recovery, reconditioning, assembly, testing and quality-control activities. • Develop production plans and schedules based on component availability, customer demand, production capacity, labour resources and delivery priorities. • Establish and manage structured workflows covering component identification, dismantling, inspection, cleaning, repair, reconditioning, assembly, functional testing and final quality release. • Determine production priorities, output targets, labour requirements, equipment utilisation and material requirements. • Allocate work and coordinate production employees, technicians and supporting personnel to achieve production and delivery targets. • Monitor daily production progress, workflow efficiency, turnaround times, work-in-progress levels and finished component output. • Establish and maintain production methods, technical procedures, inspection requirements and quality-control standards. • Ensure reconditioned and assembled components meet applicable technical specifications, safety requirements and internal quality standards before release. • Investigate production delays, component failures, quality defects and workflow constraints, and implement corrective and preventive measures. • Monitor the utilisation, maintenance and availability of production equipment, tools, testing devices and workshop facilities. • Coordinate the availability and movement of recovered components, replacement materials and finished products. • Develop and monitor production budgets, operating costs, labour expenditure, productivity levels and resource utilisation. • Analyse production data and implement improvements to workflow, capacity, efficiency, quality and waste reduction. • Maintain accurate production schedules, job records, inspection results, testing records, defect reports and productivity reports. • Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate production personnel and promote clear accountability for output and quality. • Ensure production activities comply with work health and safety, environmental and operational requirements. • Prepare regular production, quality, capacity and performance reports for senior management. • Coordinate with suppliers, customers and relevant internal teams to support an efficient component production operation.REQUIRED SKILLS • A relevant Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, production management, engineering, operations management, or a closely related discipline. • At least three (3) years of relevant production or manufacturing management experience. • Demonstrated experience managing structured component production, reconditioning, remanufacturing, assembly or comparable manufacturing processes. • Experience in production planning, labour allocation, workflow control, capacity planning and quality assurance. • Sound knowledge of production equipment, workshop processes, technical inspections and operational safety requirements. • Strong leadership and people-management skills, including experience supervising technical and production employees. • Demonstrated ability to analyse production data, control operating costs and implement continuous improvement initiatives. • Strong organisational, problem-solving, reporting and stakeholder-management skills. • Automotive component, mechanical production or parts-reconditioning experience will be highly regarded.What we offer • Permanent, full-time employment. • Competitive base salary of $100,000–$110,000 plus superannuation. • A senior operational role with responsibility for developing and improving an established automotive component production operation. • The opportunity to work in a specialised automotive parts recovery and reconditioning business. • A supportive and multicultural working environment. • Long-term professional development and career progression opportunities.How to apply:Applications open on 22 September 2026 and close on 22 October 2026.Please send your CV to . Please include the job role title in your email.Please submit your current résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, production management experience, team leadership responsibilities and experience managing reconditioning, assembly, testing or comparable manufacturing processes.Only applicants who meet the essential qualifications and experience requirements will be contacted.CMG Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.
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