Production Manager - Afternoon Shift

ActronAir; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing app

Recognition program

Job summary

ActronAir is a proud Australian company designing and building air-conditioning technology. We seek a Production Manager (Afternoon Shift) to lead our Sheet Metal, Assembly, and Controls plants, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will coach teams, monitor production programs, and collaborate with Planning to meet build requirements. The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, knowledge of Sheet Metal/Assembly processes, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Sheet Metal and Assembly processes.
• Formal mechanical qualifications; HVAC exposure advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Sheet Metal and Assembly Plant operations.
• Ensure WHS and Quality Systems compliance across the factory.
• Coordinate shift production with daily/weekly plans for efficiency.
• Support Production Planning to meet build requirements.
• Coach and mentor direct reports; develop training initiatives.
• Conduct daily shift handovers and delegate tasks effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Education

Mechanical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

‘One team’ that lives by the principles of family, customer, and continuous improvement & innovation

You grow as we grow!

We keep it cool with great benefits and passion for what we do

ABOUT US

ActronAir is a proud Australian company designing and building world-class air-conditioning technology since 1984. We’re known for efficiency, performance, and reliability, and we value our people and how things are done just as much as what is done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager (Afternoon Shift) to lead and manage our Sheet Metal and Assembly Plant (Commercial and Domestic) as well as our Controls Manufacturing Plant.

This role requires a strong understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing processes, along with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a fast-paced production environment.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

• Demonstrate a full understanding and working knowledge of WHS and Quality Systems, ensuring all factory personnel adhere to policies and procedures.
• Actively pursue production issues including equipment status, quality, and staffing levels.
• Co-ordinate the shift production program in line with daily and weekly plans to ensure efficiency.
• Work closely with the Production Planning team to meet build requirements.
• Identify new methods to increase production efficiency or reduce waste.
• Ensure resources (labour, machinery, materials) are effectively utilised and monitored.
• Meet production efficiency targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and skill development for direct reports.
• Communicate relevant information to your team to enable effective performance.
• Conduct daily shift handovers with the Production Manager – Day Shift and Operations Manager – Controls.
• Delegate tasks effectively, identifying training requirements and skill gaps.
• Continually seek opportunities to develop and implement training initiatives for your team.

YOU WILL NEED

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar leadership position within manufacturing.
• A strong understanding of Assembly and Sheet Metal processes and industry (essential).
• Formal qualifications with a Mechanical background (advantageous).
• An understanding of, or qualifications in, HVAC (advantageous).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly effective people skills with diplomacy and problem-solving ability.
• Solid knowledge of Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement Systems.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proven experience using an ERP, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 (advantageous).

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF

At ActronAir, we live by our values:

• One Team
• Family
• Customer Focus

We also offer great benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing app
• Recognition program and app

ActronAir embraces inclusivity and opportunity for all. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.