At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small team in overseeing manufacturing and warehouse operations with a focus on quality.
- Company: Join Bar's Leaks Australia, a family-owned business with 80 years of industry experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hands-on leadership role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team culture at our Sydney facility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Qualifications: Experience in factory management and ISO quality systems is essential.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Reporting to the GM and Compliance Manager and working closely with the Office Manager, you will take full ownership of manufacturing and warehouse operations, including the quality systems that sit behind them.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for a small team with real authority.
You'll lead a small, dedicated team of 3 and work alongside them, just as comfortable making up a batch or packing a pallet as you are running an internal audit or reporting to leadership.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the full production cycle, from chemical formulation and blending through to filling, labelling and packaging.
Make sure batches are made accurately, on time and to specification, following strict safety and quality procedures at every step.
- Own and maintain the quality management system in line with ISO standards (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
Keep procedures, work instructions and batch records current.
Lead internal audits, prepare for and manage external audits, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Own the accuracy of all stock, from inbound receiving to outbound dispatch. Run regular cycle counts and make sure the MYOB inventory system reflects real‑time stock levels.
- Be actively involved in picking, packing and dispatching orders to retail and trade customers.
Make sure outbound freight is compliant, correctly documented and on time, and work with logistics partners to resolve issues quickly.
- Champion a safety‑first culture.
Make sure all operations comply with WHS legislation, chemical handling and dangerous goods requirements.
Maintain safety documentation, run toolbox talks and lead incident reporting and resolution.
- Lead, coach and develop the team. Set clear standards, hold people accountable, and find better, safer and more efficient ways of working.
About you
- Proven experience as a Factory, Production or Operations Manager in a manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on experience working within ISO‑accredited quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar), including documentation, internal audits and corrective actions
- Strong background in production management, inventory control and order fulfilment
- Experience leading a small to medium‑sized team
- Solid understanding of WHS requirements in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Forklift licence (LF) mandatory
- Experience with MYOB inventory or a similar system
- Full working rights in Australia
About us
Bar's Leaks Australia LP is a fourth‑generation family business with over 80 years in the automotive and industrial sector.
We formulate and manufacture in‑house at our Sydney facility and distribute across Australasia through major retail partners including Bunnings, Repco, Supercheap Auto, and Bapcor.
Our Taren Point site is the operational heartbeat of the Australian business, covering chemical manufacturing, warehousing and order fulfilment.
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Factory Manager in Sydney employer: Bars Leaks Australia
Bar's Leaks Australia LP is an exceptional employer that offers a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. With over 80 years of family-owned heritage, employees enjoy a strong work culture that values genuine ownership and collaboration, alongside opportunities for career growth within a close-knit team. The Sydney facility not only serves as the operational heartbeat of the business but also fosters a safety-first culture, ensuring that every team member's contribution is recognised and impactful.
