Reporting to the General Manager, this role plays a key leadership position in the day-to-day operation of our manufacturing facility, producing and distributing high-quality fibreglass swimming pools across Queensland and other states.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a rapid-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working closely with people, process, and product to deliver outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

- Lead and reinforce a solid safety-first culture across the site
- Ensure compliance with WHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices
- Provide daily leadership to production and support teams
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members
- Coach, support, and hold teams accountable to performance and behavior standards
- Foster a high performing, engaged, and respectful workplace culture

Operations & Quality

- Support daily production planning and execution to meet quality and delivery targets
- Maintain high product quality standards and drive continuous improvement
- Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions
- Partner with team to ensure efficient workflow and resource utilization
- Work closely with the Inventory and Logistics teams to ensure accurate stock control
- Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are available to meet production requirements
- Build strong working relationships with franchise partners to coordinate pool deliveries




- Collaborate with site and national leadership to implement safety, quality, cost, and process initiatives
- Lead and support improvement projects across safety, quality, people, and operational efficiency
- Assist in developing and embedding standardized processes across the facility

About You

- Minimum 5 years' experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong people management skills with a hands-on leadership style
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operation
- Practical problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication skills across all levels of the business
- Experience with inventory control, production coordination, and logistics
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems)
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and leading teams to deliver results
- Experience in fiberglass, composites, or lean manufacturing is highly regarded but not essential

What We Offer

- A stable leadership role within an established manufacturing business
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- A supportive, values-driven culture where leadership is visible and accountable
- A dynamic environment where initiative, ownership, and improvement are encouraged
- The opportunity to make a real impact on people, processes, and product

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📌 Production Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Freedom Pools
📍 City of Gold Coast