Assembly & Paint Manager (City of Gold Coast)

We’re seeking an experienced Assembly and Paint Manager to lead our Assembly and Paint departments based at our Yatala facility, Queensland. This is a pivotal role within our production management team and will see you managing the daily operations of assembly and paint lines, ensuring production targets are met whilst maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will be a highly driven individual, who has strong leadership skills and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. This role manages areas that are the last link in the manufacturing line, therefore attention to detail is important. Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the production schedule, ensuring jobs are delivered accurately and on time in our Assembly and Paint departments
- Analyse charts, work orders and production schedules to determine production requirements within the departments
- Identify and resolve delays, capacity constraints, and process issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with relevant departments on product improvements
- Develop a performance‑driven environment to maximise the assembly and paint teams’ potential through mentoring and training Qualifications and Requirements
- Trade qualification in mechanical/fabrication/fitting and/or demonstrated experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within a similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success of leading teams and driving results in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent troubleshooting ability in a fast‑paced environment
- Solid problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills
- Experience with tier one ERP systems is essential
- Hands‑on experience with loaders and/or strong mechanical aptitude Benefits
- Opportunities for career progression and additional training
- Staff events such as company BBQs and Christmas parties
- Free EAP service for staff and their families, including a fitness app, exclusive offers, wellbeing toolkits, and assessment and support programs covering financial, mental, physical and social wellbeing About the Company Digga is Australia's leading manufacturer of machinery attachments for the earthmoving & construction industry, with five state‑of‑the‑art facilities worldwide. We pride ourselves on providing total customer solutions and a culture of operational excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgqxx