Job Description

Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia A$50 - A$70

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Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

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Posted 29 Jul 2026

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Description

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and manage all day-to-day manufacturing operations.
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- Develop and oversee production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
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- Manage Production Supervisors, sewing machinists, and production staff.
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- Monitor production KPIs, labour efficiency, quality, waste, and on-time delivery.
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- Ensure Sherrin's handcrafted footballs meet strict quality and workmanship standards.
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce costs, and minimise waste.
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- Manage staffing levels, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
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- Coordinate with procurement, warehousing, sales, and logistics to ensure smooth production flow.
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- Oversee inventory levels, raw materials, and production planning.
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- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), quality systems, and company policies.
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- Prepare production reports, forecasts,



budgets, and operational metrics for senior management.
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- Identify process improvements and implement Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
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Key Skills & Experience

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- Proven experience as a Production Manager within a manufacturing environment.
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- Strong leadership experience managing supervisors and large production teams.
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- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and resource management.
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- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
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- Strong understanding of quality assurance systems.
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- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and production reporting.
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- Proficient with ERP/MRP or production management systems.
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- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while maintaining high quality standards.
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