About the Opportunity

Australian Surface Technologies is the industry leader in hard chrome surface technologies, and we're looking for an experienced Sales & Production Manager to drive our sales growth while leading the day-to-day operations of our Dandenong South workshop.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance commercial acumen with practical, on-the-floor operational expertise. You'll build strong relationships with customers and your team, identify new business opportunities, and ensure every job is delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Sales & Customer Management: driving sales growth, preparing quotations and job assessments, and maintaining solid relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Production Management: leading daily workshop, production, stores and dispatch operations, and planning labour and schedules to meet customer deadlines.
- Leadership & Team Management: mentoring and supporting operational employees, and promoting a culture of accountability, safety and quality.
- Safety, Quality & Compliance: maintaining a strong safety culture and overseeing quality assurance across all operational activities.
- Financial & Operational Performance: supporting budgeting, cost control and operational reporting to senior management.

Why Join AST?

- Join a recognised industry leader in hard chrome plating, cylindrical grinding and pump shaft repair.
- A hands-on leadership role with genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape operational and sales outcomes.
- Access to our benefits package including novated leasing, Fitness Passport, and salary packaging.
- 8 weeks paid parental leave and 1 week secondary carer leave.
- Strong internal career pathways across the Questas Group with 37+ sites nationally.




- Be part of a company that values safety – our 'Home Safely Every Day' program is at the heart of how we work.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that values contribution and initiative.

About You

- Previous experience in a Sales & Production Management or similar leadership role within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering or heavy workshop environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing operational teams and coordinating workflow, labour allocation and customer-driven production schedules.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety obligations.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Experience within hard chrome plating, machining, hydraulics, industrial refurbishment or surface engineering will be highly regarded.
- Comfortable preparing quotations, job assessments and technical customer support.
- A calm, decisive and hands-on approach, with the ability to earn the trust and respect of workshop personnel.

About Us

Founded in 1992, Australian Surface Technologies is the industry leader in hard chrome surface technologies, based in Dandenong South, Victoria. AST's major strengths are hard chrome plating, cylindrical grinding and pump shaft repair, servicing a growing list of Australian customers across the heavy industrial, manufacturing and resource sectors.

AST is part of Questas Group, a proudly Australian-owned leader in hydraulic, pump, and engine solutions. With a team of nearly 800 people across 37 sites, Questas has supported the mining, construction, industrial, agricultural, and energy sectors for over 30 years. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, safety-first workplace, where every team member has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and go Home Safely Every Day.

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or for enquiries, please contact us via ••••@questas.com.au.

📌 Sales & Production Manager (Dandenong South)
🏢 Australian Surface Technologies
📍 Dandenong South