Production Manager

Steelfinne Fabrications Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hallam location

Leadership development

Job summary

Steelfinne Fabrications Pty. Ltd. in Hallam, Victoria, invites a Production Manager to lead the A Team in the new facility, taking full ownership of production and overseeing end-to-end workflow in steel fabrication and robotic manufacturing.

You will drive continuous improvement, champion high standards, and develop the team, with exposure to advanced robotics and long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified with strong steel fabrication/manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results.
• Reliable, high work ethic, and ownership mindset.
• Excited by automation, technology and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end workshop production and workflow in the new facility.
• Oversee steel fabrication processes to a high standard.
• Manage cutting-edge robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
• Maintain quality control to protect reputation.
• Drive team performance, coordination and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Boilermaker or Sheet Metal Worker

Tools

Robotic manufacturing systems

Job description

About Us

Steelfinne Fabrications is a well-established Australian manufacturer specialising in high-security doors, windows, and containment systems. With over 45 years of experience across Australia and New Zealand, we pride ourselves on quality, reliability, and innovation.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter. Having recently acquired a brand-new facility, we’re scaling up our capabilities and investing heavily in advanced robotic manufacturing technology. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role right at the heart of our growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven Production Manager to lead our A Team in the new facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll take full ownership of production in our flagship team. You’ll oversee:

• End-to-end workshop production and workflow in the new facility
• Steel fabrication processes at the highest standard
• Cutting-edge robotic and automated manufacturing systems
• Quality control systems that protect our reputation
• Team performance, coordination, and continuous improvement

You’ll be the driving force behind our A Team — setting the pace, raising the bar, and delivering excellence every day.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Work close to home (Hallam location)
• Lead the A Team in our newly acquired facility
• Supportive, professional, and growth-focused environment
• Direct exposure to advanced robotic manufacturing technology
• External leadership development opportunities
• Genuine long-term career progression with a 45+ year established company
• The chance to shape production excellence from day one

About You

• Trade qualified (Boilermaker or Sheet Metal Worker) with strong steel fabrication/manufacturing experience
• Proven ability (or clear potential) to lead teams and drive results
• Reliable, high work ethic, and hungry to take ownership
• Excited by new technology, automation, and continuous improvement
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and people leadership skills

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to lead the A Team in a brand-new facility, master next-generation robotic manufacturing, and build a lasting career in production leadership with a respected Australian manufacturer on the rise.