Production Leader: Aluminium Windows & Doors

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

BUPA health cover discount 7%

Career development

Job summary

G. James Glass & Aluminium is seeking a Production Manager for our Newcastle Windows & Doors operation. This hands-on leadership role requires on-the-floor involvement, developing people and continuously improving how work gets done.

You will own day-to-day production performance, plan schedules, manage labour and capacity, and drive DIFOT, productivity and quality while maintaining safety and delivery commitments for bespoke aluminium products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing/production teams in an industrial environment.
• Experience with production scheduling and labour planning.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Proven track record of improving productivity, quality and operational performance.
• Experience with inventory, logistics and production/ERP systems.
• Experience within aluminium windows and doors, glass, glazing or fabrication would be highly regarded.
• Leadership, operations, WHS or lean-manufacturing qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the production team, setting clear expectations around performance, accountability and standards.
• Plan and manage production schedules, labour requirements and factory capacity to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Drive DIFOT, labour efficiency, productivity and quality performance, identifying issues early and putting corrective actions in place.
• Monitor production workflows and ensure orders progress accurately and efficiently through manufacturing.
• Maintain a strong focus on product quality, QA requirements and reducing rework.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, logistics and dispatch activities supporting production.
• Monitor machinery, tools and production assets and coordinate maintenance requirements.
• Use production dashboards, reporting and job-cost information to understand performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead 5S, process, layout and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve factory efficiency.
• Support the Branch Manager in controlling operating costs and improving the overall financial performance of the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

WHS

DIFOT

5S

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Production dashboards

Inventory management software

Job description

G. James Glass & Aluminium is seeking a Production Manager for our Newcastle Windows & Doors operation. This hands-on leadership role requires on-the-floor involvement, developing people and continuously improving how work gets done.

You will own day-to-day production performance, plan schedules, manage labour and capacity, and drive DIFOT, productivity and quality while maintaining safety and delivery commitments for bespoke aluminium products.