Production Manager

Michael Page; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at a long-standing chemical site in Western Australia. You will plan, organise and supervise the production team to meet output and quality targets while maintaining a safe working environment.

You will coordinate with maintenance and quality assurance, drive process improvements, and manage resources to sustain performance. A leadership role with a competitive salary and a company vehicle is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in production management within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and operations management.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily production operations to meet output and quality targets.
• Manage and coordinate the production team to ensure smooth workflow and high performance.
• Implement and monitor safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Track and report on production metrics and performance against goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes.
• Coordinate with maintenance and quality assurance to resolve operational issues.
• Manage resources including equipment, materials and workforce.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Safety/compliance

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing player in the chemical industry, servicing a range of clients with their products. They are a well-established family run business with a long-serving leadership team across multiple locations, both in Australia and overseas.

• Well-established Family-run business
• Genuine site leadership position

Job Description

• Plan, organise, and oversee the daily production operations to meet output and quality targets.
• Manage and coordinate the production team to ensure smooth workflow and high performance.
• Implement and monitor safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Track and report on production metrics and performance against goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance and quality assurance to resolve operational issues.
• Manage resources efficiently, including equipment, materials, and workforce.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in a production management role within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and operational management.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of around $150,000 plus Superannuation, with more considered for exceptional candidates
• Company vehicle included as part of the package.
• A genuine leadership role with full responsibility across site operations.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7126285