Production Manager - Security Technician - Victoria

iDetect Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career development

Job summary

iDetect Group, Braeside, VIC, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the Victorian production operations and oversee a growing team. The role focuses on ownership of the operation, performance management and on-time delivery of security equipment.

Ideal candidates will have strong production leadership in technical, electrical, manufacturing or assembly settings, with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production/technical team in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the production team.
• Plan daily and weekly production schedules around installations and customer requirements.
• Allocate labour and resources to maximise productivity.
• Oversee building, programming, testing and preparation of security equipment.
• Manage stock levels, purchasing and inventory control.
• Monitor production performance, quality and KPIs.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists and production procedures.
• Maintain high quality-control standards across equipment.
• Conduct workplace inspections, toolbox talks and safety audits.

Skills

Production leadership

People management

Planning

Quality control

Inventory management

Process improvement

Safety

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Production Manager - Security Technician - Victoria

Production Manager – Security Technology & Operations

iDetect Group | Braeside, VIC | Full-Time

Lead the team. Own the operation. Drive improvement.

iDetect Group is a growing Australian security technology company delivering innovative CCTV, monitoring and security solutions across the construction, commercial and residential sectors.

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of our Victorian production operations and lead a growing team from our Braeside facility.

Reporting directly to the State Manager, this is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys managing people, improving processes and making sure things get done properly and on time.

You don’t necessarily need to come from the security industry. If you have strong production leadership experience within a technical, electrical, manufacturing or assembly environment, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the production department, including people, workflow, quality, inventory, safety and delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, supervise and develop the production team




• Plan daily and weekly production schedules around upcoming installations and customer requirements




• Allocate labour and resources to maximise productivity




• Oversee the building, programming, testing and preparation of security equipment




• Manage stock levels, purchasing and inventory control




• Monitor production performance, quality and departmental KPIs




• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements




• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists and production procedures




• Maintain high quality-control standards across completed equipment




• Conduct workplace inspections, toolbox meetings and safety audits




• Maintain a clean, organised and safe production environment




• Train, mentor and develop team members




• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and performance management




• Provide regular production updates to the State Manager




• Provide occasional after-hours technical support when required

About You

We’re looking for a leader who takes ownership.

You’ll be organised, practical and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. You’ll know how to set expectations, hold people accountable and build a positive, productive team culture.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience managing a production, manufacturing, workshop or technical team




• Strong leadership and people-management skills




• Experience within a technical assembly, electrical, electronics or similar environment




• Excellent planning and organisational skills




• Strong problem-solving ability




• Experience improving processes and operational efficiency




• Understanding of inventory and stock management




• Experience with quality assurance and continuous improvement




• Strong written and verbal communication skills




• High attention to detail




• A proactive, solutions-focused approach




• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Highly Regarded

• Security industry experience




• CCTV, IP camera, alarm or electronic security knowledge




• Electrical or communications experience




• Technical assembly or manufacturing experience




• Inventory management experience




• Process improvement experience




• Experience developing SOPs and operational procedures

Requirements

• Current Australian Driver's Licence




• Security Licence, or willingness and ability to obtain one




• White Card, or willingness to obtain one




• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one




• Australian working rights

Why Join iDetect Group?

This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain an existing production department. We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership, improve the operation and make their mark.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a growing production team




• Have genuine ownership of the production operation




• Introduce new processes and improvements




• Work with evolving security and monitoring technology




• Work closely with senior management




• Join a growing Australian business with opportunities for further development

If you're an experienced Production Manager, Workshop Manager, Operations Manager or Technical Team Leader looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Selling Points

• Lead & Make an Impact – Take ownership of production and lead a growing team




• Varied & Hands-On – Combine leadership, operations, technology and problem-solving




• Opportunity to Improve – Shape processes, systems and standards as the business grows