Hands-On Textile & Automotive Production Lead

Visscher Caravelle Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Visscher Caravelle Australia – Campbellfield VIC is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our Melbourne textile manufacturing operations. The role focuses on daily production, planning, staff development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

You will report to the General Manager and mentor a production team, ensuring on-time deliveries, cost control and compliance with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing production or manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills.
• Experience in production scheduling, resource planning and cost control.
• Knowledge of quality systems, workplace safety and manufacturing processes.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to manage operations independently while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, textile production or sewing operations will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, resource planning and scheduling.
• Lead and mentor the Production Supervisor and team.
• Ensure quality assurance, material inspections and final product conformity.
• Drive manufacturing cost improvements and productivity.
• Uphold OH&S compliance and safe working practices.
• Collaborate with Sydney management, engineering and supply chain to resolve issues.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Production scheduling

Resource planning

Cost control

Quality systems

Workplace safety

Textile manufacturing

Automotive manufacturing

Sewing operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Visscher Caravelle Australia – Campbellfield VIC is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our Melbourne textile manufacturing operations. The role focuses on daily production, planning, staff development, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

You will report to the General Manager and mentor a production team, ensuring on-time deliveries, cost control and compliance with quality systems.