Job Description

Production Manager/ Quality Control -Heavy Engineering

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Lead, mentor and supervise a production team of approximately 25 employees.

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Create a positive, accountable and safety-focused workplace culture.

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Allocate daily workloads to maximize productivity.

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Monitor workflow throughout the day to ensure production targets are achieved.

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Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.

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Ensure labor resources are effectively utilized.

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Key Responsibilities

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Production Leadership

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- Lead, mentor and supervise a production team of approximately 25 employees.
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- Create a positive, accountable and safety-focused workplace culture.
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- Allocate daily workloads to maximize productivity.
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- Monitor workflow throughout the day to ensure production targets are achieved.
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- Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
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- Ensure labor resources are effectively utilized.
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Quality Control

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- Ensure every product is manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings and company quality standards.
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- Inspect work throughout the manufacturing process rather than only at completion.
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- Maintain high welding standards and fabrication quality.
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- Ensure fabrication accuracy, fitment and finish meet company expectations.
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- Identify quality issues early and implement corrective actions.
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- Reduce rework through effective quality management.
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Production Planning

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- Coordinate daily production schedules.
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- Prioritize urgent customer orders in consultation with the Sales Team.
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- Ensure customized jobs are correctly communicated to production staff.
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- Monitor work progress and adjust priorities where required.
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- Ensure products are completed in time for scheduled fitting appointments.
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Cross Department Communication

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Work closely with multiple departments to ensure smooth production flow.

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This includes liaising with:

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Sales Team

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- Prioritize urgent customer orders.
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- Understand customized product requirements.
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- Provide production updates where required.
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Fitting Department

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- Ensure completed products are ready for scheduled vehicle fitments.
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- Resolve production delays before they impact installation schedules.
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Drafting Department

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- Report drawing discrepancies.
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- Recommend drawing improvements.
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- Assist in resolving manufacturing issues caused by incorrect or outdated drawings.
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Purchasing Officer

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- Advise when materials require replenishment.
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- Recommend replacement or purchase of production equipment.
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- Assist with forecasting production material requirements.
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Productivity & Continuous Improvement

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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the workshop.
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- Reduce waste of steel, aluminum and consumable materials.
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- Ensure equipment is used correctly and maintained appropriately.
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- Improve production efficiency while maintaining quality.
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- Monitor production KPIs and recommend improvements.
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- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
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Equipment & Workshop Management

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- Ensure machinery and equipment are operated correctly.
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- Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance requirements.
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- Promote valuable housekeeping throughout the workshop.
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- Ensure workstations remain clean, organized and safe.
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Safety

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- Ensure compliance with all Workplace Health & Safety policies.
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- Promote safe work practices.
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- Conduct toolbox meetings where required.
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- Ensure all employees wear appropriate PPE.
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- Investigate incidents and implement preventative actions.
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Skills & Experience

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The ideal candidate will have:

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- Previous experience managing a fabrication or manufacturing workshop.
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- Strong leadership and people management skills.
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- Ability to motivate and develop production teams.
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- Experience interpreting engineering drawings.
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- Excellent knowledge of fabrication and welding processes.
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- Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control.
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- Experience with production scheduling.
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- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
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- Strong communication skills across multiple departments.
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- A commitment to workplace safety.
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- We will assist $3000 toward relocating from another city to Toowoomba
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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The Production Manager will be measured on:

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- Daily production targets achieved.
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- Product quality and reduction in rework.
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- On-time completion of customer orders.
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- Workshop productivity.
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- Material wastage reduction.
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- Welding quality standards.
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- Safety performance.
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- Team engagement and attendance.
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- Equipment utilisation.
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- Continuous improvement initiatives implemented.
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Why Join Us?

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- Join one of Australia's leading heavy vehicle accessory manufacturers.
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- Lead a skilled and experienced production team.
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- Work in a modern manufacturing environment.
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- Be empowered to improve systems and processes.
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- Long-term career opportunity with a growing Australian business.
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Competitive salary & vehicle supplied based on experience.

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📌 Production Manager/ Quality Control -Heavy Engineering (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Kentweld Bullbars
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