Job Description

Bradnams Windows and Doors – Kings Park NSW

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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.

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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.

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Bradnam's is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion and diversity.

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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.

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About Bradnams

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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.

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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.

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Bradnam's is an equal opportunity and anti-discrimination employer committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion and diversity.

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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.

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About the Role

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We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead machining and assembly operations within our aluminium window and door manufacturing facility.

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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.

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What We Offer

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- A senior leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation
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- Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
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- Competitive salary package
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- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
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About You

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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.

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You bring:

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- Demonstrated success leading teams of 75+ employees within manufacturing or fabrication environments
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- A hands on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational execution
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- Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly operations (aluminium experience highly regarded)
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- A safety first mindset with a genuine commitment to building a proactive safety culture
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- Proven experience improving DIFOT, labour efficiency, and cost-per-unit performance
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- Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing labour budgets and production costs
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- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
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- Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to lead through change
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You are motivated by delivering measurable results while building a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Operational Leadership

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- Lead daily machining and assembly operations to achieve production targets
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- Develop and execute production schedules in alignment with planning requirements
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- Monitor workflow, capacity, and labour allocation to optimise output
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- Drive strong On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance
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2. Team Leadership & Development

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- Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and Team Leaders
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- Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
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- Manage workforce planning, training,



and performance management processes
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- Maintain strong cross-department communication and collaboration
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3. Safety & Compliance

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- Ensure compliance with WHS legislation and company safety standards
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- Promote a proactive and visible safety culture
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- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
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4. Quality Management

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- Ensure product quality meets company and customer standards
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- Reduce rework and waste through improved process control and capability development
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- Partner with Quality teams to address defects and drive improvement initiatives
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5. Continuous Improvement

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- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and process optimisation projects
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- Improve productivity, labour utilisation, and operational efficiency
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- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions where required
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6. Cost Control & Performance

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- Manage labour budgets and production costs
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- Improve cost-per-unit performance
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- Contribute to capital investment planning and equipment upgrades
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7. Cross-Functional Coordination

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- Liaise with Planning, Procurement, and Sales to ensure production alignment
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- Coordinate with Maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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- Delivery In Full On-Time (DIFOT)
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- Labour productivity & efficiency
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- Cost per unit
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- Rework rates
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- Safety performance (LTIFR / incidents)
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- Staff engagement & retention
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- Output vs. plan
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Skills & Experience

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- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing leadership role
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- Proven experience managing large production teams (75+ employees)
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- Strong background in fabrication, machining, or assembly operations
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- Experience in aluminium manufacturing or similar industry highly desirable
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- Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
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- Robust understanding of lean manufacturing principles
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- Solid financial acumen and cost management capability
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- Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
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Qualifications

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- Trade qualification or engineering background preferred
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- Certificate IV or Diploma in Leadership, Manufacturing, or Operations (desirable)
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📌 Production Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Bradnam’S Windows & Doors
📍 New South Wales