Job Description
A well-established bespoke engineering industrial manufacturer is entering a new phase of growth, with production volumes increasing and a clear focus on safety, efficiency and cross‐functional alignment. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead the next stage of this evolution.
This role will suit a hands‐on manufacturing leader who can engage an experienced workforce, strengthen planning rhythms with internal stakeholders and lift output through smarter ways of working rather than increased headcount.
The opportunity
You will take ownership of daily manufacturing performance while driving continuous improvement across people, process and workflow.
Core areas of focus:
* Leading a fabrication / made‐to‐order production team through a period of growth
* Embedding practical, floor‐led safety behaviours
* Improving throughput, scheduling and operational efficiency
* Building strong working relationships with Sales, Engineering and project delivery teams
* Coaching supervisors and developing shopfloor capability
* Implementing skills and succession planning frameworks
* Creating genuine buy‐in for change by clearly articulating the "why"
About you
You are a credible and visible leader with the ability to balance output, culture and safety. You bring a technical understanding of manufacturing along with a people‐first approach that earns trust on the floor.
Your background is likely to include:
* Fabrication, heavy engineering or a similar made‐to‐order industrial manufacturing environment
* Success leading teams through growth, change or performance uplift
* A collaborative style and experience working closely with internal customers
* The ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes on the shopfloor
* Early career exposure to hands‐on production environments will be highly regarded.
What's on offer
* Key leadership role in a business scaling its operations
* Real influence over systems, culture and performance
* Supportive and engaged senior leadership team
What's next?
If this sounds like the right move, click APPLY NOW to submit your application, or contact David Oliver for a confidential discussion on 0410 950 370 or davido@sixdegreesexecutive.com.au
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