Job Description

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Production Manager | On-Site | $115k - $120k + Super | North Brisbane

The Opportunity: n

A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead its production workshop and drive protected, efficient and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

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This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to an experienced production or manufacturing professional with exposure to pipe manufacturing, fabrication or engineered products . The successful candidate will balance people leadership, production planning, quality, safety, customer requirements and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities: n

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- Lead and coordinate daily production activities across the workshop.
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- Manage production schedules, workflow, capacity and potential bottlenecks.
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- Oversee manufacturing and fabrication activities, including pipe and engineered products.
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- Lead, mentor and develop production staff, identifying skills gaps and training requirements.
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- Drive on‑time delivery and production performance across the workshop.
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- Maintain high standards of quality and ensure non‑conformances are addressed.
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- Promote a robust safety culture and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
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- Monitor stock and material requirements and liaise with purchasing to maintain production flow.
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- Coordinate equipment maintenance and ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
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- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and manufacturing processes.
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- Support the implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Work closely with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are understood and delivered.
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- Provide production reporting, performance updates and recommendations to management.
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- Maintain and develop workshop technical capability, including CAD and technical drawing knowledge where required.
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- Provide hands‑on support to production and quality activities when necessary.
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- Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and performance measurement.
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- Ensure compliance with relevant company, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
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About You nn
- Proven experience as a Production Manager, Workshop Manager or similar leadership position.
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- Experience with pipe manufacturing, fabrication, piping systems or engineered products.
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- Strong production planning, scheduling and project management experience.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a production team.
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- Experience managing performance, objectives and KPIs.
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- Strong understanding of quality management and continuous improvement principles.
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- Experience working with ERP or production management systems.
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- Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand manufacturing requirements.
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- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail.
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- A practical and commercially focused approach to problem solving.
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- Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
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- Positive, professional and hands‑on leadership style.
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- Current and clean driver's licence.
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What’s On Offer nn
- $115,000 – $120,000 + Super
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- Company laptop and mobile phone
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- Opportunity to take ownership of a key production function within an established business.
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- Leadership role with genuine influence over production, people and process improvement.
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- Early finish on Fridays
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This role requires full Australian working rights.

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📌 Production Manager - Industrial | Brisbane (Queensland)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Queensland