Ortech Industries is an Australian manufacturer based in Bendigo, producing Durra Panel and Durra Steel products for the building and construction industry.
We're looking for an experiencedFactory Foremanto take ownership of our production floor and lead our team to deliver safely, efficiently, and to the high-qualitystandards our customers expect.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll supervise day-to-day production activities, coordinate a team of supervisors and production workers, and act as the key link between the floor and management.
You'll drive output against KPIs, champion safety culture, and play a central role in continuous improvement across the plant.
What You'll Be Doing
Supervising production floor employees and running daily pre-shift briefings
Allocating tasks and managing workforce deployment to maximise productivity
Mentoring and coaching your team, identifying training and development needs
Working closely with the production scheduler to ensure work orders are completed accurately and on time
Identifying and resolving bottlenecks or inefficiencies on the line
Enforcing SOPs, product specifications, and quality standards, including in-process checks
Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances
Championing a strong safety culture — toolbox talks, hazard identification, safety inspections, and incident investigations
Generating and updating in-house work orders (Excel)



and maintaining our project management system
Driving Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives on the floor
What We're Looking For
3–5+ years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Previous supervisory or leading-hand experience in a factory setting
Strong computer literacy, including confidence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work orders, and SOPs
Solid working knowledge of WHS legislation and secure work practices
Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team
Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies
Forklift or other relevant machinery licence
You'll bring strong leadership and communication skills, a level head under pressure, and a genuine commitment to safety and quality — along with the reliability and professionalism to earn the trust of your team and management alike.
The Details
Hours:Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Environment:Factory/warehouse setting
Note:Daily breathalyser and random drug testing conducted on site
Why Ortech?
Join a well-established Australian manufacturer with a strong reputation in the building products industry.
You'll have real ownership over the production floor, the opportunity to shape processes and drive improvement, and be part of a close-knit team based right here in Bendigo.
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📌 Factory Foreman (Bendigo)
🏢 Ortech Industries
📍 Bendigo