Production Leader for Complex Print & Manufacturing

Itch Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Itch Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established printing and manufacturing business in Perth to identify a technical leader who can own production flow and coordinate with sales. You’ll drive pre‑flight discipline, quality control, and a calm, capable leadership presence for a diverse, blue‑collar team.

The role requires hands-on coordination, strong admin discipline, and the ability to work with an AI‑integrated ERP system—owning schedules, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leads a production team in a complex manufacturing/print environment.
• Must implement a clear task allocation and schedule.
• Drives quality control as a mindset, not a checkbox.

Responsibilities

• Owns the production schedule and department priorities.
• Pre-flights jobs to ensure smooth floor ready status.
• Manages steps, timing and job profitability.
• Ensures QA at least a day before dispatch.
• Coaches and develops the team, fostering accountability.

Skills

Production leadership

Strategic planning

Quality control mindset

ERP systems

Team coaching

Tools

ERP system

Quality control software

Job description

Itch Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established printing and manufacturing business in Perth to identify a technical leader who can own production flow and coordinate with sales. You’ll drive pre‑flight discipline, quality control, and a calm, capable leadership presence for a diverse, blue‑collar team.

The role requires hands-on coordination, strong admin discipline, and the ability to work with an AI‑integrated ERP system—owning schedules, training, and continuous improvement.