Production Manager - Afternoon Shift

ACTRON ENGINEERING PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Wellbeing app

Recognition program

Job summary

ActronAir in Sydney is seeking an experienced Production Manager (Afternoon Shift) to lead our Sheet Metal and Assembly Plant and our Controls Manufacturing Plant. You will manage a fast-paced production team, ensuring safety, quality and timely output.

The role requires strong leadership, manufacturing process knowledge, and the ability to coach and develop staff. You will coordinate with planning and operations, drive efficiency, reduce waste, and uphold our standards of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Assembly and Sheet Metal processes.
• Formal mechanical qualifications.
• HVAC knowledge is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a full understanding and working knowledge of WHS and Quality Systems, ensuring adherence by factory personnel.
• Actively pursue production issues including equipment status, quality, and staffing levels.
• Coordinate shift production program with daily and weekly plans to ensure efficiency.
• Work closely with Production Planning to meet build requirements.
• Identify new methods to increase production efficiency or reduce waste.
• Ensure resources (labour, machinery, materials) are effectively utilized and monitored.
• Meet production efficiency targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Provide coaching 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, identify training requirements and skill gaps.
• Develop and implement training initiatives for your team.

Skills

Leadership

WHS Knowledge

Communication

Coaching

Planning

ERP Dynamics365

Problem-solving

Time Management

Quality Systems

Education

Mechanical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

• Location 7 Fairview Place,Marsden Park, NSW, 2765,Australia
• Employee Type Salaried F/Time Perm

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
As the Production Manager (Afternoon Shift), you will:

• 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.