Manufacturing Operations

Wheelie Rooms; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelie Rooms, a privately owned small-scale modular buildings producer in Australia, seeks an experienced manufacturing improvement specialist to own production readiness, BOM management and Lean initiatives. You will monitor labour versus BOM allowances, lead Kaizen and 5S activities, and collaborate across teams to uphold WHS, quality, SOPs and training programs.

You will also generate timely data-driven reports for the General Manager, track costs by unit and build stage, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations or continuous improvement.
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen.
• Materials planning, inventory control, BOM attention, supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and KPI reporting skills with documentation.
• WHS knowledge and experience developing SOPs and training materials.
• Ability to influence, coordinate and ensure compliance.
• Desirable: experience in modular buildings or related manufacturing.
• Desirable: Lean, Six Sigma or WHS qualifications.
• Desirable: ERP, inventory and workflow systems, including Zoho.

Responsibilities

• Own production readiness, including materials, labour information, BOM requirements, sequencing and constraints.
• Monitor actual labour against BOM allowances and investigate adverse variances.
• Lead Lean, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen activities with quantified benefits and visible follow-through.
• Maintain and improve WHS, quality, SOP and training systems.
• Provide concise, timely and data-based reporting to the General Manager.
• Influence production personnel and support functions through clear standards and accountability.
• Track labour hours and cost by unit, build stage and task against BOM allowances.
• Identify bottlenecks, waiting time, constraints and causes of schedule variance.
• Maintain accurate reorder points, shortage visibility and escalation processes.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address recurring lateness, shortages or quality issues.

Skills

Manufacturing ops

Lean manufacturing

TIMWOOD

5S

Kaizen

Materials planning

Inventory control

BOM management

KPI reporting

WHS knowledge

SOPs & training

Influence & coordination

ERP knowledge

Zoho ERP

Tools

Zoho apps

ERP systems

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Own production readiness, including materials, labour information, BOM requirements, sequencing and constraints
• Monitor actual labour against BOM allowances and investigate adverse variances
• Lead Lean, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen activities with quantified benefits and visible follow-through
• Maintain and improve WHS, quality, SOP and training systems
• Provide concise, timely and data-based reporting to the General Manager
• Influence production personnel and support functions through clear standards and accountability
• Track labour hours and cost by unit, build stage and task against BOM allowances
• Identify bottlenecks, waiting time, constraints and causes of schedule variance
• Maintain accurate reorder points, shortage visibility and escalation processes
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address recurring lateness, shortages or quality issues

About you

• Manufacturing operations, production improvement or continuous improvement experience
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, TIMWOOD, 5S and Kaizen
• Materials planning, inventory control, BOM and supplier performance capability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation and KPI reporting skills
• Sound WHS knowledge and experience developing SOPs and training materials
• Ability to influence, coordinate and control compliance and outcomes
• Desirable: Experience in modular buildings, transportable homes, construction, caravan, trailer or similar manufacturing
• Desirable: Lean, Six Sigma, supply chain or WHS qualifications
• Desirable: Experience with ERP, inventory and workflow systems, including Zoho products
• Desirable: Familiar with DMAIC processes - Define, Measure, Analyse, Implement and Control

About us

A privately owned growing company in the dynamic Tiny Homes market. Why Wheelie Rooms?

“Wheelie Rooms believes everyone deserves access to safe, affordable and flexible shelter, regardless of where they are in life's journey. We exist to remove barriers that prevent everyday Australians from creating a place to call home, a space that creates freedom, unlocks opportunities, builds financial security and supports people to live life on their own terms.”