Powder Coating Production Manager | Perth Based | Relocation Support

ASC Blasting and Coating; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

KPI bonus

Fixed site role

Job summary

ASC Blasting & Coating is seeking a Powder Coating Production Manager to lead a new Perth facility. The role is fixed-site, based in Perth with relocation support for the right interstate candidate, reporting to the owner and building the team from day one.

You will own the commercial side, set prices, quote through Steelhead, manage production flow from prep to handover, develop your crew, and drive a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience leading production in powder coating, sandblasting, and industrial coatings.
• Strong commercial experience in quoting and pricing and client relationships.
• Understanding of production planning, workflow and labour allocation.
• Knowledge of powder coating processes, quality control and defect causes.
• Proven track record of leading and developing a production team.
• Safety-focused with hands-on leadership on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial side: set prices and win work via Steelhead.
• Be the face of the business for clients from enquiry to delivery.
• Build relationships with fabricators and industrial customers.
• Plan and control production to meet deadlines and output targets.
• Coordinate workflow from prep to curing and handover.
• Allocate labour, manage priorities and remove bottlenecks.
• Monitor capacity, downtime and job progress.
• Lead, coach and develop the production team.
• Drive safety culture and housekeeping.
• Coordinate maintenance with Operations Manager.

Skills

Production leadership

Quoting & pricing

Production planning

Powder coating knowledge

Team leadership

Safety culture

Problem solving

Commissioning/setup

Education

Trade/technical qualifications

Tools

Steelhead

Job description

Powder Coating Production Manager | Perth Based | Relocation Support

Run the floor. Own the numbers. Build it from day one.

We are opening a new 2,500 square metre powder coating facility in Welshpool, Perth, as part of the continued expansion of ASC Blasting & Coating.

Reporting to the owner, you will be hands on from day one, setting up the site, building the team, and owning quoting, client contact and delivery.

Based in Perth, Western Australia: a fixed site role, home every night. Relocation support available for the right interstate candidate.

What You'll Do

Own the Commercial Side

Set the price and win the work: quote every coating and fabrication job through Steelhead

Be the face of the business for every client, from first enquiry to delivered job

Build the relationships that grow repeat business with fabricators and industrial customers

Running the Floor

Plan and control production to meet priorities, customer deadlines and output targets

Coordinate workflow from preparation and loading through powder application, curing, quality checks and handover

Allocate labour, manage priorities and remove bottlenecks

Monitor capacity, downtime and job progress

Building the Team

Lead, coach and hold the production team accountable

Manage rosters, staffing and workforce planning as the team grows

Support onboarding, training and skills development

Drive a safety first culture, including housekeeping, safe work practices and toolbox communication

Work closely with the Operations Manager to coordinate maintenance while keeping production on track

Quality Control

Maintain consistent powder coating quality against customer requirements

Control process settings, curing, colour changeovers, material use and quality checks

Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions

Own key KPIs including output, on time delivery, labour efficiency, downtime, rework and material waste

What You'll Bring

Three or more years of experience leading production in powder coating, sandblasting, and industrial coatings

Strong commercial experience in quoting and pricing with the confidence to manage client relationships directly

A strong understanding of production planning, workflow and labour allocation

Practical knowledge of powder coating processes, quality control and the common causes of defects and rework

A proven record of leading and developing a production team

A strong safety mindset and confidence on the workshop floor

Hands on, calm under pressure and quick to solve problems

Commissioning or setup experience is a strong advantage, not a requirement

Relevant trade, manufacturing or technical qualifications are an advantage

Why Join Us

A Salary package of $150,000 to $190,000 plus super, including a KPI bonus of up to $40,000

Genuine autonomy: you set the price, own the client relationship and run the floor, this isn't a role where someone else makes the calls

You’ll set the standards this site runs on, not inherit someone else's

Relocation support for the right interstate candidate, including moving costs and assistance with finding accommodation

A fixed site role in Perth, home every night

A direct line to the owner and real authority over how the site runs

A route to Operations Manager as the site matures, and to a national role as further facilities open

An established Perth business behind you with existing operations, systems and support

Perth-based role. Interstate applicants are welcome.