Production Manager (Southern Highlands)

**About the Role**

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations during an exciting phase of accelerated growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing daily production while also driving strategic improvements across safety, efficiency, and output. You will play a critical role in scaling our operations, improving processes, and building a high-performing production team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all WHS and environmental regulations
- Implement and embed **lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives** across the facility
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimise processes
- Work closely with Sales, Procurement, and Supply Chain to align production with business demand
- Develop, coach, and lead the production team to maintain high performance and accountability
- Monitor KPIs, analyse production data, and provide insights to support decision-making
- Ensure consistent product quality and adherence to company and regulatory standards
- Support operational planning, including capacity, labour, and resource allocation

**About You**
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Production Manager or senior supervisory role within manufacturing
- Experience in **chemical, process, or high-compliance manufacturing environments** is highly regarded (but not essential)
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and implement change
- Commercially minded, with the ability to balance efficiency, cost, and quality outcomes
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Proficiency in production systems, reporting tools, and KPI tracking
- Relevant qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline

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