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Manufacturing Manager

📍 Location: West
🏭 Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
💼 Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time
💰 Competitive Salary Package

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About the Company

Our client is a well-established, privately-owned Australian manufacturer with a strong national presence in their sector. With a focus on innovation and quality, they supply engineered solutions to key industries including construction, mining, and manufacturing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that continues to grow through operational excellence and technical innovation.

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About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day operations, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing production, maintenance, and engineering functions. You’ll play a key role in driving efficiency, implementing continuous improvement projects, and supporting the business’s growth objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor production, maintenance, and engineering teams to meet output and quality targets.

• Drive productivity improvements through lean manufacturing and process optimisation.

• Oversee production planning, materials flow, and inventory accuracy.

• Manage operational budgets, including labour, maintenance, and capital expenditure.

• Support and deliver engineering and capital improvement projects.

• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining safety and product integrity.

• Ensure compliance with quality and WHS standards.

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About You

• Proven background in manufacturing management, ideally within industrial or heavy manufacturing.

• Strong people leadership and team development experience.

• Practical knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience managing engineering projects and capital investments.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

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Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead a key manufacturing facility within a growing national business.

• Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping operational strategy and driving performance.

• Competitive remuneration and long-term career potential.