Factory Manager

Sharp & Carter


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
Join a leading industrial manufacturer specialising in high-quality engineered products. Our client is a market leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying industrial solutions across Australia. We are looking for a Factory Manager to lead warehouse and production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

Reporting into the Engineering Site Manager, you will oversee daily operations in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency in production, warehousing, and dispatch. You’ll lead and mentor a team, implement process improvements, and drive safety and quality standards. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can optimise workflows, manage inventory, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about driving efficiency and leading high-performing teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a market-leading manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee Factory Operations – Manage daily manufacturing, warehousing, and dispatch activities to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
  • Team Leadership & Development – Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a positive work environment and improving performance.
  • Process Improvement – Identify and implement efficiency strategies to streamline workflows and optimize production output.
  • Safety & Compliance – Ensure adherence to workplace safety, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
  • Inventory & Logistics Management – Maintain accurate stock control, coordinate inbound/outbound goods, and manage supplier relationships.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience within an industrial manufacturing or supply stream environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of warehouse management software and databases.
  • Forklift licenses (LF & LO) favorable.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience or capability.

How To Apply

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Grace Wills at [email protected]
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