Position: Production Manager
Position type: Full time 38 hours per week
Salary: $79,423 per year plus superannuation
Location: Blacktown NSW 2148
Our client Australwire is looking for a production manager to run their manufacturing plant in Blacktown NSW 2148. The ideal candidate will be undertaking the following role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing production plans, manufacturing strategies and operational procedures to ensure the efficient production of wire fencing, steel posts and associated rural fencing products in accordance with company objectives and quality standards.
- Planning and coordinating daily manufacturing schedules, including determining production quantities, material requirements, workforce allocation, operating costs and delivery timelines to meet customer orders and distribution demands.
- Overseeing the operation of wire processing and fencing manufacturing equipment, coordinating preventative maintenance, establishing machinery operating schedules and ensuring the availability of raw materials, spare parts and necessary production tools.
- Monitoring production output, manufacturing costs, material consumption and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities to minimise wastage, reduce production downtime and improve overall manufacturing productivity.
- Working closely with senior management, warehouse personnel, procurement teams and other departments to coordinate production priorities, maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure the timely availability and distribution of finished fencing products.
- Managing the assessment, procurement and installation of new manufacturing machinery and equipment, ensuring that production facilities remain capable of meeting operational requirements and anticipated business growth.
- Reviewing and improving manufacturing techniques and production processes, including wire forming, cutting, fabrication and product finishing, to enhance product durability, maintain consistent quality and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Establishing and supervising quality assurance procedures throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring that finished products meet relevant specifications, applicable Australian Standards and the company's quality requirements.
- Managing the preparation and maintenance of production schedules, manufacturing records, equipment maintenance reports, quality inspection documentation and operational performance reports to support effective production management and decision-making.
- Implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety policies across manufacturing operations, including machinery safety, risk management, safe handling of steel materials and compliance with relevant WHS legislation and workplace procedures.
- Directing and supervising production staff, including assigning daily responsibilities, coordinating workforce requirements, monitoring individual and team performance, and ensuring manufacturing targets, quality expectations and workplace safety standards are consistently achieved.
Requirements:
- -A bachelor degree or
- -5 years of work experience
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