Powder Coating Production Manager

Infraco; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inpact Powder Coating on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the shop floor, ensuring on-time production and maintaining quality across pre-treatment, coating and curing processes.

You will plan, schedule and coordinate with sales, estimating and dispatch, while coaching a team and upholding WHS standards to drive a strong safety culture. This hands-on role requires practical problem-solving and strong planning to maximise line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production or operations management.
• Strong understanding of powder coating processes, pre-treatment and quality control.
• Confident leader with ability to develop a team.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills, calm under pressure.
• Solid knowledge of WHS obligations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet customer deadlines and maximise line efficiency.
• Lead, motivate and develop the production team, including rostering and training.
• Maintain quality standards across pre-treatment, coating and curing processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and drive a strong safety culture.
• Monitor production KPIs, identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with sales, estimating and dispatch to manage priorities and lead times.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment, ovens and booths to minimise downtime.
• Manage stock levels of powders and consumables, liaising with suppliers as needed

Skills

Powder coating

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

WHS compliance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Inpact Powder Coating is a Sunshine Coast based manufacturer delivering high-quality powder coating for commercial, residential and industrial projects. We pride ourselves on consistent finishes, reliable turnaround times and a team that genuinely works together. We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to take the reins on the shop floor.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day production across our powder coating facility, keeping work flowing, quality high and the team safe. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who’s just as comfortable walking the line as they are planning the week ahead.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and schedule production to meet customer deadlines and maximise line efficiency

Lead, motivate and develop the production team, including rostering and training

Maintain quality standards across pre-treatment, coating and curing processes

Ensure compliance with WHS requirements and drive a strong safety culture

Monitor production KPIs, identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement

Coordinate with sales, estimating and dispatch to manage priorities and lead times

Oversee maintenance of equipment, ovens and booths to minimise downtime

Manage stock levels of powders and consumables, liaising with suppliers as needed

About You

Proven experience in a production or operations management role, ideally in powder coating, surface finishing or metal manufacturing

Strong understanding of powder coating processes, pre-treatment and quality control

Confident leader with the ability to get the best out of a team

Excellent planning and problem-solving skills, calm under pressure

Solid knowledge of WHS obligations in a manufacturing environment

Good computer skills (production scheduling or ERP systems an advantage)

What’s On Offer

A key leadership role with genuine input into how the operation runs

Supportive management and a team that values getting it right