Production Manager - Manufacturing

Mascot Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mascot Engineering is seeking a practical Production Manager to lead our GRC manufacturing plant in Smithfield. You will drive daily production, oversee equipment reliability and champion continuous improvement with a skilled team.

We value hands-on leadership, strong planning and a safety-first approach. Experience in precast or concrete manufacturing is beneficial, with qualifications in mechanical, electrical, engineering or trades highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated production leadership in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to oversee machinery.
• Experience leading a team and coordinating daily production.
• Strong planning, scheduling and problem-solving capabilities.
• Clear focus on safety, quality and reliable delivery.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage daily GRC production and align output with sales and delivery.
• Lead and develop an experienced production team.
• Oversee machinery, diagnose issues and coordinate servicing or upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement in methods, workflow and productivity.
• Improve production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Oversee mould maintenance and plant layout improvements.
• Ensure clear operating procedures and quality standards.
• Collaborate with sales and distribution to support reliable supply.

Skills

Production leadership

Mechanical experience

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Mould maintenance

Education

Engineering qualifications

Trade qualifications

Job description

Help shape the next stage of growth for an Australian manufacturing business with more than a century of history.

We are seeking a practical, hands‑on Production Manager to lead our glass reinforced concrete (GRC) manufacturing plant at our Smithfield head office. The plant supplies products throughout Australia and New Zealand, supported by our national sales and distribution network.

GRC is a specialist concrete material reinforced with glass fibres, used to manufacture strong, lightweight infrastructure products. Mascot pioneered its use for infrastructure products in Australia and has spent more than 40 years refining the material, manufacturing processes and product designs.

Prior knowledge of GRC is not required - production leadership experience, a mechanical aptitude and capability, and the ability to lead and improve a manufacturing operation are our priorities.

This pivotal role combines day‑to‑day production leadership with responsibility for equipment reliability and continuous improvement. Working with a strong, experienced team, you will build on an established operation, improving workflows, production planning and capacity to prepare the plant for its next stage of growth.

Key responsibilities

• Safely manage daily GRC production, aligning output with sales requirements and delivery commitments.
• Lead, mentor and develop an experienced production team, building on its knowledge and strengths.
• Oversee production‑line machinery and equipment, diagnose issues and coordinate servicing, repairs and upgrades as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in production methods, workflow, productivity and quality.
• Improve production planning, scheduling and resource allocation to support increased output.
• Oversee mould maintenance and identify practical improvements to plant layout and materials handling.
• Champion workplace safety and maintain clear operating procedures and quality standards.
• Work closely with sales and distribution teams to support reliable supply and a strong customer experience.

About you

• Strong production‑line and mechanical experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee machinery and equipment, troubleshoot faults and coordinate maintenance, repairs and improvements.
• Experience managing daily production and leading an experienced team.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong planning, leadership and communication skills.
• The ability to earn the respect of an established team, value its knowledge and lead constructive change.
• A clear focus on safety, product quality and reliable delivery.
• Experience in precast concrete, concrete products or similar manufacturing will be beneficial, although production‑line and mechanical experience are preferred.
• Relevant mechanical, electrical, engineering or trade qualifications will be highly regarded.

About us

Mascot Engineering is an Australian‑owned national manufacturing business with a history dating back to 1920. From our origins as an iron foundry, we have grown into a supplier of engineered infrastructure products, with manufacturing operations and distribution facilities across Australia.

Australian manufacturing remains central to who we are. Our GRC operation combines more than 40 years of specialist expertise with a skilled, established team and a commitment to continually improving how we manufacture.

Our Smithfield site is both our head office and the manufacturing base for GRC products supplied throughout Australia and New Zealand. We are continuing to invest in our people, products and production capability, creating an opportunity for the successful candidate to make a lasting contribution to our next stage of growth.

To learn more about Mascot Engineering, our GRC products and their applications, visit www.mascoteng.com.au.

Join a respected Australian‑owned manufacturer with more than 100 years of history.

Remuneration package negotiable based on experience.

Work at the head office of a national business supplying Australia and New Zealand.

Lead a strong, experienced team with extensive specialist manufacturing knowledge.

Make a direct contribution to equipment reliability, production efficiency and capacity.

Help shape the future of a growing business with a long‑term commitment to Australian manufacturing.