Workshop Production Lead: Plan, Solve Bottlenecks & Deliver

Gatehouse Container Modifications Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatehouse Container Modifications Pty Ltd – Acacia Ridge QLD is seeking a Production Manager to own day-to-day production planning and coordination, translating project requirements into practical production plans while ensuring safety, efficiency and high quality. This hands-on role sits in a busy workshop, flexing between coordinating purchasing and resolving bottlenecks to improve workflow.

You will lead from the front, manage schedules, supervise teams, and drive improvements in workshop

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar.
• Strong leadership skills in manufacturing, workshop or operations.
• Ability to organise work and manage multiple priorities.
• Practical problem-solving ability and ownership mentality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating day-to-day workshop operations.
• Managing production schedules and priorities.
• Working with fabrication and paint teams.
• Supporting purchasing and inventory management.
• Coordinating with the PM to keep jobs moving.
• Monitoring workflow, capacity and delivery commitments.
• Leading and supporting staff across the business.
• Running planning and production meetings.
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying bottlenecks and improving efficiency.

Skills

Production management

Workshop leadership

Planning ahead

Problem solving

Driver's license

Forklift license

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

WorkGuru

Monday

Job description

Gatehouse Container Modifications Pty Ltd – Acacia Ridge QLD is seeking a Production Manager to own day-to-day production planning and coordination, translating project requirements into practical production plans while ensuring safety, efficiency and high quality. This hands-on role sits in a busy workshop, flexing between coordinating purchasing and resolving bottlenecks to improve workflow.

You will lead from the front, manage schedules, supervise teams, and drive improvements in workshop