Production Manager

G H Varley Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Career progression

EAP program

Job summary

A1 Roadlines, part of the Varley Group, seeks a Production Manager to lead our Melbourne-based manufacturing operations. You will oversee fabrication, assembly, electrical and final fit-out, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and safety across the workshop.

You will coach a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and partner with purchasing, sales and logistics to deliver successful projects for critical infrastructure and road safety products.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in production or workshop management.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry or fabrication environments.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to quality, compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop and production operations.
• Ensure production schedules and deadlines are met.
• Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate workflow across fabrication, electrical and assembly teams.
• Monitor labour utilisation and production efficiency.
• Manage inventory, materials and resources.
• Maintain workplace health and safety focus.
• Provide leadership and coaching to workshop teams.
• Collaborate with purchasing, sales and logistics for project success.
• Support growth through operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Problem Solving

Read Engineering Drawings

Quality & Safety

Multi-Project Management

Hands-on

Job description

Build Quality. Lead People. Drive Performance.

A1 Roadlines is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and help shape the next chapter of our growth.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of production within a respected Australian manufacturing business that has been delivering innovative road safety and traffic management solutions for more than 50 years.

As part of the Varley Group, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 140 years of manufacturing excellence, A1 Roadlines combines the agility of a specialised business with the strength, stability and support of a nationally recognised organisation.

If you're a strong people leader who enjoys improving processes, driving performance and delivering exceptional outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

About A1 Roadlines

Established in 1972, A1 Roadlines is a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of:

• Scorpion Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs)
• Portable Traffic Lights
• Traffic Control Equipment
• Automated Cone Laying Machines (ACLMs)

Our products support critical infrastructure, road construction, traffic management and government projects across Australia and internationally.

Backed by the Varley Group's 140+ year manufacturing heritage, we continue to invest in innovation, quality and growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead all aspects of production, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating workshop operations across fabrication, assembly, electrical and final fit-out while maintaining delivery schedules, driving improvements and supporting a high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop and production operations
• Ensure production schedules and project deadlines are achieved
• Drive quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate workflow across fabrication, electrical and assembly teams
• Monitor labour utilisation, production efficiency and productivity
• Manage inventory, material requirements and production resources
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace health and safety
• Provide leadership, coaching and accountability to workshop teams
• Partner with purchasing, sales and logistics to ensure project success
• Support business growth through operational excellence and process improvement

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar leadership role
• Experience within manufacturing, automotive, transport, heavy industry or fabrication environments
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent planning, scheduling and organisational capabilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach
• Sound understanding of quality, compliance and safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Advantageous

• Forklift Licence
• HR Licence

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Stable, long-term leadership opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to influence growth and operational performance
• Career progression within the broader Varley Group
• Work with innovative Australian-made products that make a real difference to road safety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)