Bradnams Windows and Doors – Kings Park NSW
The Bradnam Group is a family-owned Australian manufacturing business operating for 47 years. The Group comprises of Bradnam's Windows and Doors, National Glass, Queensland Plastics, Cesana, and National Aluminium.
From humble beginnings in a Hervey Bay backyard, we have grown to employ over 1,700 people. We operate manufacturing sites across the East Coast of Australia from Cairns to Melbourne, supported by a nationwide network of Licensees who manufacture and sell our products.
Bradnam's is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer committed to providing a working setting that values inclusion and diversity.
As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Working Rights within Australia and be willing to participate in psychometric testing and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.
About Bradnams
The Bradnam Group is a family-owned Australian manufacturing business operating for 47 years. The Group comprises of Bradnam's Windows and Doors, National Glass, Queensland Plastics, Cesana, and National Aluminium.
From humble beginnings in a Hervey Bay backyard, we have grown to employ over 1,700 people. We operate manufacturing sites across the East Coast of Australia from Cairns to Melbourne, supported by a nationwide network of Licensees who manufacture and sell our products.
Bradnam's is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion and diversity.
As part of our recruitment process, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Working Rights within Australia and be willing to participate in psychometric testing and undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead machining and assembly operations within our aluminium window and door manufacturing facility.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes while achieving delivery schedules, productivity targets, and cost objectives.
What We Offer




A senior leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation
Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
Competitive salary package
Supportive and collaborative leadership team
About You
You are a strong operational leader with a proven track record of leading large manufacturing teams in fast-paced production environments. You thrive on accountability, performance optimisation, and developing high-performing teams.
You bring:
Demonstrated success leading teams of 75+ employees within manufacturing or fabrication environments
A hands on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational execution
Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly operations (aluminium experience highly regarded)
A safety first mindset with a genuine commitment to building a proactive safety culture
Proven experience improving DIFOT, labour efficiency, and cost-per-unit performance
Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing labour budgets and production costs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to lead through change
You are motivated by delivering measurable results while building a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Leadership
Lead daily machining and assembly operations to achieve production targets
Develop and execute production schedules in alignment with planning requirements
Monitor workflow, capacity, and labour allocation to optimise output
Drive strong On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance
2. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and Team Leaders
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement




Manage workforce planning, training, and performance management processes
Maintain strong cross-department communication and collaboration
3. Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company safety standards
Promote a proactive and visible safety culture
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
4. Quality Management
Ensure product quality meets company and customer standards
Reduce rework and waste through improved process control and capability development
Partner with Quality teams to address defects and drive improvement initiatives
5. Continuous Improvement
Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and process optimisation projects
Improve productivity, labour utilisation, and operational efficiency
Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
6. Cost Control & Performance
Manage labour budgets and production costs
Improve cost-per-unit performance
Contribute to capital investment planning and equipment upgrades
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
Liaise with Planning, Procurement, and Sales to ensure production alignment
Coordinate with Maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Delivery In Full On-Time (DIFOT)
Labour productivity & efficiency
Cost per unit
Rework rates
Safety performance (LTIFR / incidents)
Staff engagement & retention
Output vs. plan
Skills & Experience
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role
Proven experience managing large production teams (75+ employees)
Strong background in fabrication, machining, or assembly operations
Experience in aluminium manufacturing or similar industry highly desirable
Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Solid financial acumen and cost management capability
Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
Trade qualification or engineering background preferred
Certificate IV or Diploma in Leadership, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable)
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📌 Production Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Bradnam’S Windows & Doors
📍 Sydney