Production Manager

AustCorp Executive is partnering with an ASX listed globally recognised Manufacturing & Technology business producing engineered mechanical components for the mining and resources sector and other heavy industries. Off the back of continued global growth we are looking for a Production Manager in Perth.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day production, leading supervisors and trades teams to deliver high-quality products safely, on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop production supervisors, leading hands and trades teams
• Own the production schedule, balancing capacity, labour and materials to meet customer delivery commitments
• Drive safety leadership and a strong safety culture across the workshop
• Track and improve KPIs including DIFOT, throughput, labour efficiency, scrap and rework
• Uphold quality standards and work with engineering and quality teams on first-time-right production
• Lead continuous improvement, Lean and 5S initiatives to lift productivity and reduce cost
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, planning and sales to support new products and customer projects
• Manage workshop resources, equipment and maintenance priorities

About you

• Proven experience as a Production, Manufacturing, Fabrication or Workshop Manager
• A background leading workshops that produce mechanical components, such as machining, fabrication, welding or assembly
• Experience with mining, resources or heavy industrial products is highly regarded, ideally within an OEM
• Strong working knowledge of production planning, scheduling and ERP/MRP systems
• A practical continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 5S or similar)
• A trade background (fitter, machinist or boilermaker) with progression into management, or an engineering qualification
• A safety-first, hands-on leader who builds engaged, accountable teams

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity - Start the new year right, with a new job - call 0420 540 592 to have a confidential discussion.