IKAD Engineering is a proudly Western Australian private company with a national and international footprint. We provide a broad range of Project Management and Engineering solutions across Defence, Industrial, Mining, Marine, Oil & Gas and Water sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager – Fabrication to join our team in Henderson and take a key leadership role across our production operations.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Fabrication , you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of production activities across our fabrication and surface treatment operations .

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring production is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to specification , while driving productivity, resource utilisation and continuous improvement across the workshop.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Lead and coordinate Supervisors and Leading Hands across active projects.

- Plan and manage labour, plant, equipment and production resources.

- Manage IKAD's CNC processing team and equipment.

- Work closely with Project Managers to prioritise and sequence production activities.

- Identify and resolve production constraints, bottlenecks and technical issues.

- Monitor production schedules, output, costs and performance against project requirements.

- Drive production KPIs including output, rework and schedule performance.

- Work with Quality to ensure inspection requirements and quality standards are achieved.

- Maintain a strong focus on WHS compliance and safe work practices.

- Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce waste and improve efficiency.

- Lead,



develop and support Supervisors and production teams to build a high-performing workshop culture.

What You Will Bring

- Minimum 5 years' experience in fabrication supervision or management .

- Demonstrated experience managing large production teams of 50+ personnel .

- Strong fabrication and production knowledge.

- Proven production planning and scheduling experience.

- Strong understanding of resource allocation, productivity and cost control.

- Experience with CAD software and ERP/MRP systems .

- Operational understanding of welding, fabrication and CNC machinery.

- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

- Current WA Driver's Licence.

- Relevant trade qualification and/or tertiary qualification in Engineering or Manufacturing Management highly regarded.

Experience or qualifications in Welding Supervision/Inspection, Production Management, Engineering, Business Management or HSE will also be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Permanent, full-time employment.

- A key leadership position within IKAD's fabrication operations.

- Henderson location – no FIFO.

- Varied and complex engineering projects across multiple industry sectors.

- Opportunity to influence production performance and continuous improvement.

- Supportive and inclusive workplace.

- Ongoing training and professional development.

If you are an experienced fabrication leader who can bring together people, planning and production to deliver secure, efficient and high-quality outcomes, we would like to hear from you.

APPLY NOW to join the IKAD Engineering team.

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