Senior Production Leader — Architectural Manufacturing

Elite Staffing Solutions Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $100,000-$105,000 + superannuit

Full-time, permanent position

38-hour working week

Friday early finish 1:00pm

Leadership responsibility for 8–10

Varied role: production, installation,

Job summary

Elite Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations in Melbourne's south-east within the architectural manufacturing sector. You will manage a hands-on team, coordinate daily production planning, and ensure on-time delivery with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The role covers production leadership, installation coordination and service scheduling, overseeing 8–10 staff and liaising with installers, customers and internal teams to keep workflows smooth and

Qualifications

• Experience leading 8–10 staff in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production specs.
• Proven track record meeting production targets and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating installation schedules and service jobs.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities for 8–10 staff.
• Lead and motivate staff to hit targets and quality standards.
• Allocate workloads and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Manage attendance, provide feedback and address issues.
• Train team members and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan production to meet customer deadlines.
• Coordinate installer bookings, installation timelines and service jobs.
• Liaise with installers, customers and internal departments.
• Monitor progress to minimize delays between manufacturing, delivery and installation.
• Ensure products meet specs and quality standards.
• Read and interpret drawings and production plans.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to minimise downtime.
• Identify issues and implement efficiency improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean production environment.
• Maintain production records and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Read technical drawings

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Elite Staffing is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations in Melbourne's south-east within the architectural manufacturing sector. You will manage a hands-on team, coordinate daily production planning, and ensure on-time delivery with a strong focus on safety and quality.

The role covers production leadership, installation coordination and service scheduling, overseeing 8–10 staff and liaising with installers, customers and internal teams to keep workflows smooth and