Warehouse & Production Manager – Aluminium Windows & Doors
Established manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors servicing commercial and residential projects across South East Queensland.
We are looking for a practical, organised andhands‐on Warehouse & Production Managerto lead our factory team of approximately5 production staff.
This is not a desk-based management position.
You will be actively involved on the factory floor, working alongside the team while taking responsibility for production scheduling, stock, workflow, quality and factory efficiency.
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring the factory has thepeople, materials and information required to keep production moving efficiently and jobs delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and coordinate a team of approximately 5-6 production staff
Plan and schedule daily and weekly factory production
Allocate work and monitor job progress
Ensure jobs are manufactured to programme and required deadlines
Check incoming aluminium, glass, hardware and other materials
Ensure stock and materials are available before jobs enter production
Identify material shortages early and communicate purchasing requirements
Coordinate stock levels, warehouse organisation and incoming deliveries
Read and understand fabrication and production documentation
Monitor quality throughout the manufacturing process
Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions
Improve factory workflow, productivity and efficiency
Reduce material waste, rework and unnecessary labour
Maintain an organised, clean and safe factory
Work closely with Project Management, Estimating and Purchasing
Remain hands‐on and assist the production team when required
About You




We are looking for someone who enjoysrunning a factory from the floor, not from behind a desk.
Ideally, you will have:
Experience supervising or leading a manufacturing or production team
Strong production scheduling and organisational skills
A practical, hands‐on approach to leadership
Good understanding of stock control and material management
Ability to identify problems and implement practical solutions
Strong focus on productivity, quality and meeting deadlines
Good communication and people management skills
Robust attention to detail
A commitment to workplace safety
Experience with aluminium windows and doors, fabrication, glazing or similar manufacturing would be highly regarded
Knowledge ofAlspec and Ezial systemswould be an advantage
You don't necessarily need to currently hold a Production Manager title.
If you are an experiencedFactory Supervisor, Leading Hand, Production Supervisor or Window & Door Fabricatorwho has naturally taken responsibility for organising people, materials and production, we would be interested in speaking with you.
What Success Looks Like
Your job is simple:keep the factory moving.
Jobs are scheduled, materials are ready, the team knows what they are doing, quality is maintained, problems are identified early, waste is reduced and finished products leave the factory on time.
What's on Offer
Permanent full-time position
Competitive salary based on experience
Hands‐on management role with genuine responsibility
Small production team
Stable and growing business
Opportunity to improve and shape our manufacturing processes
If you're an organised, practical production leader who enjoys improving how a factory operates and isn't afraid to get your hands dirty, we'd like to hear from you.
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