If you consider yourself a craftsman in the true sense of the word… if you truly care about the finished product, you and your team produce… if you thrive on leading, scheduling and motivating a group of tradespeople… Monaro Timber & Joinery might be the perfect fit for you.
About Us
Monaro Timber & Joinery is a second generation, family-owned business specialising in high-end, bespoke timber products. With a close-knit team of approximately 10, we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and attention to detail, producing premium timber doors, benchtops, stair treads, and kitchen and bathroom joinery. Our clients include custom builders, award winning architects and high-end residential clients who appreciate a signature piece that makes their home stand out. Learn more about us at:
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and quality-focused Production Manager to lead our workshop operations. This hands-on role is primarily factory-based, with occasional site visits for pre-start scoping or installation support.
Key Responsibilities
* Scheduling: Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules to ensure the engine room of the business delivers on its promises. Participate in daily stand-up meetings and relay the plan to your production team, setting daily and intra -day targets.
* Quality Oversight: Uphold and enforce our high-quality standards with the team, the suppliers and ensure this mentality permeates throughout the production process.
* Documentation: Ensure all job paperwork and plans are accurate, up-to-date, and importantly are clearly communicated to the team.
* Team Leadership: Manage, motivate, and support our small team of 6 with a calm but clear communication. Mentor to develop skills for the future and correct to ensure quality work today.
* Machinery: Oversee the variety of machinery we operate and ensure overall workshop OH&S. Maintain it to ensure continuity and input where you see opportunities for investment or process improvement.
About You
* Experience: Proven experience in supervising a well-run workshop. Ideally this will be within the timber joinery industry, but it could come from kitchen cabinetry, shopfitting, office fit outs or a similar workshop environment where attention to detail is paramount.
* Workshop Supervision Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of workshop supervision experience is required for this position.
* Organisation: Exceptional organisational skills and importantly the ability to comfortably manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Systemisation: A systematic mind who sees every error and rework job as a chance to tighten up the internal systems. You'll have an appreciation of modern manufacturing methods such as lean manufacturing.
* Leadership: A firm but fair manager who leads by example and fosters a culture of pride in every project that goes out the door.
* Quality Focus: Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of not only workmanship, but also customer service and safety.
* CAD / Detailing Knowledge: (advantageous) Be able to produce shop ready CAD drawings and specifications for the production team to work to.
* Work Eligibility: Australian work rights are required for this position.
How to Apply
Please submit your personalised cover letter and resume via Seek. Your cover letter should outline your relevant experience and why you are considering joining Monaro Timber & Joinery.