Production Manager (PM003) Strathpine, Brisbane, Australia
Salary: super
Role: Production Manager
Location: North Brisbane
Join a close knit & supportive team with a strong pipeline of manufacturing work within the shopfitting industry
Primary objectives:
* Ensure the factory operates efficiently, safely, and with all projects delivered on time.
* Assign and oversee tasks based on daily and weekly work schedules.
* Plan, coordinate, and prioritise production and drafting schedules.
* Deliver production outputs within required timeframes.
Responsibilities
* Attend scope and handover meetings.
* Review and interpret construction plans and project scopes.
* Delegate and assign tasks to the Factory Foreman and Draftsperson.
* Provide clear and timely instructions to factory staff.
* Coordinate drafting timelines and joinery methodology with the Draftsperson.
* Ensure all apprentices and new team members are trained in safe equipment use before unsupervised work.
* Support factory-based training for apprentices and ensure attendance at external training (e.g., TAFE).
* Manage procurement of materials and fittings for joinery items.
* Monitor and maintain stock levels for both project-specific and factory-standard materials.
* Regularly update material pricing and conduct stocktakes.
* Maintain rigorous quality control; ensure all items meet standards before dispatch.
* Promote and enforce workplace safety protocols.
* Schedule machinery maintenance and repairs.
* Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager to ensure smooth production flow and identify potential delays.
* Approve timesheets and holiday requests.
* Oversee internal freight logistics and delivery scheduling.
* Assign and supervise general factory and grounds maintenance tasks.
* Perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.
Qualifications & Experience
* Trade cert in Carpentry, Shopfitting, or Cabinet Making.
* Minimum 2 years in foreman or management role within the industry.
* Proven experience in staff supervision and material procurement.
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