Production Manager (City of Greater Dandenong)

Opportunity Overview
- Join an Australian owned & operated business with a longstanding 65‑yr+ track record.
- Lead our factory team; innovate and drive production excellence.
- Specialise in the professional supply & installation of commercial & industrial fencing & gate solutions.
- Grow with a company offering great security and long‑term opportunity.
- Head Office in Dandenong South with projects across Melbourne metro and beyond.
- Excellent remuneration package on offer (Great Base + Super). You’re a proven & accomplished leader of people who understands a busy production setting and how to get the best out of your workshop team. You know how that it’s both people and machines working together that deliver the best results. You know how to get the best out of both and to keep things moving, while delivering high quality product. You will be the type of person who;
- Takes pride in being proactive, taking on new challenges and being one step ahead;
- Is regarded by others as responsible and trustworthy, and someone who follows through on their commitments;
- Enjoys the dynamic nature of thinking through changes to the daily Production Schedule and juggling resources;
- Has the ability to remain calm, considered and professional, even when the pressure is on. The Opportunity The Workshop & Production Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the factory operates in a structured, disciplined and safety‑focused manner whilst driving productivity and continuous improvement across the manufacturing team. The role oversees labour utilisation, manufacturing output, quality standards, workflow coordination, machinery maintenance and team performance to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved. Reporting through to the People, Process & Systems Manager, you will lead our Production Crew consisting of Welders, Fabricators, Production Workers and Machine Operators. This is a role for a present leader, someone who will be visible on the shop floor and will lead by example. Working closely with the leaders across our business, you will help unlock the full potential of our production floor and our team to optimise output and quality in every job we complete. Qualifications Additional Selection Criteria include;
- Positive communication skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels;
- The knack for problem solving – tackling a problem head on and coming up with the best practical solution will come naturally to you;
- Well-developed organisation and planning skills accompanied by the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities;
- Good computer skills – you’ll be interested in technology and understand it’s place and importance in business;
- Sound numeracy and literacy skills. Experience Position is ideally suited to an experienced Workshop & Production Supervisor who has successfully run Production Crews in a Steel Manufacturing, Steel Fabrication and/or Steel Processing (or similar) environment. Personal Traits You will be self‑motivated and quality focused – someone who is wanting to make an important career move and is looking for an opportunity that offers security, growth, support & reward! #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q1lbg