Production Manager

AustCorp Executive; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AustCorp Executive in Perth, Western Australia, partners with an ASX-listed global Manufacturing & Technology business to recruit a Production Manager. You will own day-to-day production, lead supervisors and trades teams, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget targets.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will drive continuous improvement and coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning and sales on new products and projects. Start the new year with a strong leadership role.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Production/Manufacturing/Workshop Manager.
• Experience leading workshops producing mechanical components (machining, fabrication, welding, assembly).
• Background in mining/resources/heavy industrial products preferred, ideally OEM.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling and ERP/MRP systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 5S or similar).
• Safety-first, hands-on leader who builds engaged teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop production supervisors and trades teams.
• Own the production schedule balancing capacity, labour and materials.
• Drive safety leadership and culture across the workshop.
• Track and improve KPIs such as DIFOT, throughput, labour efficiency, scrap.
• Maintain quality standards with engineering and quality teams on first-time-right production.
• Lead continuous improvement, Lean and 5S to lift productivity and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, planning and sales on projects.

Conocimientos

Production leadership

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Lean & 5S

Safety leadership

Team development

Educación

Trade background (fitter, machinist, boilermaker) or engineering qualification

Herramientas

ERP/MRP software

Descripción del empleo

AustCorp Executive is partnering with an ASX listed globally recognised Manufacturing & Technology business producing engineered mechanical components for the mining and resources sector and other heavy industries. Off the back of continued global growth we are looking for a Production Manager in Perth.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day production, leading supervisors and trades teams to deliver high-quality products safely, on time and on budget.
Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity - Start the new year right, with a new job - call 04 592 to have a confidential discussion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop production supervisors, leading hands and trades teams
• Own the production schedule, balancing capacity, labour and materials to meet customer delivery commitments
• Drive safety leadership and a strong safety culture across the workshop
• Track and improve KPIs including DIFOT, throughput, labour efficiency, scrap and rework
• Uphold quality standards and work with engineering and quality teams on first-time-right production
• Lead continuous improvement, Lean and 5S initiatives to lift productivity and reduce cost
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, planning and sales to support new products and customer projects
• Manage workshop resources, equipment and maintenance priorities

About you

• Proven experience as a Production, Manufacturing, Fabrication or Workshop Manager
• A background leading workshops that produce mechanical components, such as machining, fabrication, welding or assembly
• Experience with mining, resources or heavy industrial products is highly regarded, ideally within an OEM
• Strong working knowledge of production planning, scheduling and ERP/MRP systems
• A practical continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 5S or similar)
• A trade background (fitter, machinist or boilermaker) with progression into management, or an engineering qualification
• A safety-first, hands-on leader who builds engaged, accountable teams