Founded in 1860, Dowell Windows has been in the building industry for over 165 years in the window manufacturing business. We are proudly Australian owned and operated and continue to strengthen in the residential market. Our goal is to provide sustainable windows to our clients in the building industry at the highest standard.

At Dowell, our values - Care, Resilience, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence - are essential in guiding our decision-making, actions and the leadership behaviours we want to encourage.

What We Offer:

- Competitive Salary and Flexible Work Environment
- Dowell Product Discounts
- Ongoing Training and Support
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs - Dowell Values Awards, Service Awards

About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Production & Operations Support professional to join our team in Smithfield. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site, while providing operational support across business systems, scheduling, service, and day-to-day manufacturing activities.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a manufacturing or operational environment who enjoys problem-solving, supporting teams, and driving process improvements.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Assist with coordinating continuous improvement initiatives and documenting improved processes and procedures.
- Work closely with site leaders and teams to identify inefficiencies and support practical operational improvements.




- Maintain data accuracy and support operational reporting and KPI tracking.
- Act as a key point of contact for operational issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Support Oracle and business systems by assisting users, troubleshooting issues, and escalating where required.
- Provide day-to-day support across manufacturing, scheduling, service, and administration functions.
- Coordinate and maintain operational documentation, records, and administrative requirements.
- Provide back-up support to Scheduling and Service teams during leave periods, peak workloads, and operational disruptions.
- Support safety processes through the coordination of documentation, actions, and compliance activities.

What We’re Looking For:

- 2+ years’ experience in a Production & Operations Support or similar role
- Exposure to manufacturing, construction, glazing, or operational environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience supporting ERP or business systems, preferably Oracle
- Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Knowledge of site safety processes, compliance documentation, or safety administration
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
- A positive, cooperative, and customer-focused approach

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a strong and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you! Apply via SEEK with your resume AND a 100-word or less summary on why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity. For more information, visit our website: https://www.dowell.com.au/careers/

📌 Production & Operations Support (Smithfield)
🏢 Dowell Windows
📍 Smithfield