Manufacturing & Operations Manager

Flexshield; Toowoomba Regional; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Flexshield in Toowoomba, QLD is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing & Operations Manager to take ownership of daily manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will lead people, improve processes, drive production performance and shape the next stage of our operational growth.

This role requires proven experience in manufacturing leadership, strong people management, inventory/WMS familiarity, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. A competitive salary package accompanies the role.

Competenze

• Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations.
• Strong people leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with inventory and warehouse management.
• Sound knowledge of WHS requirements.
• Roll forming or sheet-metal manufacturing experience.
• Experience implementing Lean, 5S or continuous improvement initiatives.

Mansioni

• Lead Manufacturing Operations: own daily manufacturing, align people, equipment, materials and schedules to meet customer requirements; optimize production flow and resolve issues.
• Own Warehouse & Logistics: manage receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, picking/packing, dispatch and material flow.
• Lead & Develop the Team: mentor staff, set performance expectations, manage workforce planning.
• Drive Improvement: improve efficiency, reduce downtime, waste and rework; implement better systems and reporting.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: ensure safe operation and compliance with WHS and quality standards.
• Performance & Reporting: monitor production output, quality, inventory accuracy and safety metrics.

Conoscenze

People leadership

Manufacturing operations

Inventory management

Lean & 5S

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Descrizione del lavoro

Manufacturing & Operations Manager – Factory & Warehouse

Flexshield | Toowoomba, QLD
Full Time

Lead. Improve. Deliver.

Flexshield is looking for a capable and hands‑on Manufacturing & Operations Manager to take ownership of our Toowoomba manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Are you an experienced manufacturing or operations leader looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

This is more than a traditional Factory Manager role. We are looking for someone who can lead people, improve processes, drive production performance and help shape the next stage of our operational growth.

About Flexshield

For more than 25 years, Flexshield has been a trusted Australian manufacturer of industrial noise control solutions.

Proudly family‑owned and operated, we design and manufacture our products locally from our Toowoomba facility and deliver acoustic solutions across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership and performance of our manufacturing, warehouse and operational activities.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. While you’ll lead the team and manage performance, you’ll also spend time on the factory floor working alongside your team, solving problems, supporting production and ensuring work moves efficiently through the manufacturing process.

You’ll be involved in everything from production planning and workflow through to equipment, quality, inventory, dispatch and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who understands manufacturing, isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty when needed, and enjoys building a productive, accountable team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Manufacturing Operations

Take ownership of the daily manufacturing operation, ensuring people, equipment, materials and production schedules are aligned to meet customer requirements. You’ll work closely with the team on the factory floor to keep production running smoothly, resolve issues as they arise and identify opportunities for improvement.

Planning and coordinating daily production activities

Managing production priorities, workflow and deadlines

Optimising labour, machinery and material utilisation

Monitoring production output and identifying bottlenecks

Supporting preventative maintenance and equipment reliability

Working alongside the team to support production when required

Own Warehouse & Logistics

Receiving and storage

Inventory management and stock accuracy

Picking and packing

Dispatch and freight coordination

Material flow between warehouse and manufacturing

Stock planning and replenishment

Lead & Develop the Team

Lead, mentor and develop manufacturing and warehouse staff

Set clear performance expectations

Manage workforce planning and labour requirements

Lead by example and be prepared to get involved when required

Drive Improvement

Improve efficiency, workflow and productivity

Reduce downtime, waste and rework

Implement better systems, processes and reporting

Safety, Quality & Compliance

You will be responsible for ensuring the factory and warehouse operate safely and in accordance with relevant WHS requirements, procedures and quality standards.

Supporting Flexshield’s management systems and compliance requirements

Performance & Reporting

Production output

Quality and rework

Inventory accuracy

Safety performance

What We’re Looking For

You may currently be working as a:

Manufacturing Manager

Factory Manager

Operations Manager

Production Supervisor ready to step up

You will ideally have:

Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and production workflow

Strong people leadership and team management skills

Experience with inventory and warehouse management

Sound knowledge of WHS requirements

Roll forming or sheet‑metal manufacturing experience

Fabrication or relevant trade background

Experience implementing Lean, 5S or continuous improvement initiatives

The Person We’re Looking For

Hands‑on and willing to get involved

A confident and fair people leader

Organised and accountable

Solutions‑focused rather than problem‑focused

Passionate about improving how things operate

Why Join Flexshield?

An operational leadership position

Genuine influence over how the factory and warehouse operate

The opportunity to implement your ideas and improve the way we work

A competitive salary package

A stable and growing business

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re an experienced manufacturing or operations leader who enjoys building high‑performing teams, improving processes and seeing tangible results, we’d like to hear from you.