Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Joinery Lab Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive collaborative environment

Exposure to diverse projects across AU

Job summary

Joinery Lab Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based joinery and shopfitting company, is seeking a Production Manager (Manufacturing) to oversee day-to-day factory operations. You will ensure production targets, quality standards, project deadlines and safety requirements are met while coordinating resources and teams.

In this role you will drive efficiency and workflow improvements across the business, working closely with management, production and installation teams on high quality commercial joinery projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in factory production.
• Experience supervising factory production and/or installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows and quality control procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/shop drawings and production documentation.
• Exposure to CNC machinery is highly regarded for oversight and quality control.
• Strong organisational skills; ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and practical problem-solving.
• Able to work independently and with management/teams.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to travel interstate; valid manual driver’s licence and White Card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop production plans and procedures to support efficient manufacturing.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet deadlines and capacity.
• Manage day-to-day factory operations and maintain equipment.
• Monitor output, labour use and costs; adjust to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide updates on progress, capacity, delays and requirements.
• Oversee installation and integration of new machinery and equipment.
• Review production methods to improve processes and quality.
• Maintain production documentation and reports; ensure safety compliance.
• Lead factory personnel to work efficiently and safely.
• Guide staff and facilitate communication between factory, project and installation teams.
• Monitor finished products for compliance with specifications and quality.

Skills

Supervising teams

Manufacturing processes

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Problem solving

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Joinery Lab Pty Ltd
Trading as: Joinery Lab
Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation

About Joinery Lab

Joinery Lab is a Sydney-based commercial joinery and shopfitting company specialising in the manufacture and installation of high-quality bespoke joinery. Our projects span the retail, commercial, hospitality, airport and residential sectors, with work delivered across Australia.

We are committed to exceptional craftsmanship, efficient manufacturing processes and consistently high standards of quality. Due to our ongoing operations and project requirements, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager (Manufacturing) to oversee and coordinate our factory production activities.

About the Role

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day manufacturing operations of our joinery facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, project deadlines and workplace safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Working closely with management, production staff and installation teams, the successful candidate will coordinate manufacturing resources, monitor production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and workflow across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing production plans and operational procedures to support efficient manufacturing activities.
• Coordinating production schedules according to project deadlines, required output, quality expectations, labour availability and production capacity.
• Managing the day-to-day operation of the factory and ensuring machinery, tools and production resources are available and maintained appropriately.
• Monitoring manufacturing output, labour utilisation and production costs, and making operational adjustments where required to improve efficiency and minimise waste.
• Working closely with management and other relevant teams to provide updates on production progress, capacity, delays and operational requirements.
• Coordinating the introduction, installation and integration of new machinery, plant and production equipment where required.
• Reviewing existing production methods and identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, workflow, productivity and product quality.
• Maintaining accurate production documentation, records and operational reports to support management and project requirements.
• Ensuring workplace health and safety procedures are effectively implemented and consistently followed throughout manufacturing operations.
• Leading, coordinating and monitoring factory personnel to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.
• Providing guidance to production staff and supporting effective communication between factory, project and installation teams.
• Monitoring finished products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings and Joinery Lab's quality standards.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience supervising factory production and/or installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows and quality control procedures.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings and production documentation.
• Previous exposure to CNC machinery and operations is highly regarded, allowing effective technical oversight and quality control across the production floor.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and production priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with management, production and installation teams.
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, workplace health and safety requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel interstate when required.
• A current manual driver's licence.
• A valid White Card, or the ability to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.
• Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial joinery projects across Australia.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial, retail, hospitality and specialised joinery projects.

Joinery Lab Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals who are passionate about quality manufacturing, craftsmanship and delivering outstanding joinery projects.