Job Description
23d ago , from Strawberry Seed Consulting
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Strawberry Seed Consulting is recruiting an experienced Production Manager on behalf of an established, family-owned joinery and manufacturing business based in South Geelong.
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This is a key leadership role responsible for coordinating the production team, managing workflow and ensuring custom products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and in line with delivery timeframes.
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About the Business
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Our client is an established family-owned business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality custom joinery products for residential and commercial projects.
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With a strong pipeline of work, the business is now looking for a capable Production Manager to take ownership of its manufacturing operations and support the continued performance of the production team.
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About the Role
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As Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility and ensure jobs move efficiently through each stage of production.
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You will plan and coordinate production, lead and support the team, manage materials and resources, and identify potential issues before they affect deadlines.
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This is a practical leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations while also identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, efficiency and workflow.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Managing the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility
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Leading, coordinating and supporting the production team
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Planning production schedules to meet delivery timeframes
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Monitoring jobs throughout production and addressing potential delays
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Ensuring products are manufactured accurately and to a consistently high standard
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Managing stock levels and ordering materials and supplies as required
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Ensuring labour, materials and machinery are used effectively
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Working closely with management,



installers and the delivery team
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Maintaining a clean, organised and safe production environment
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Ensuring workplace health and safety requirements and procedures are followed
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Identifying opportunities to improve production processes and workflow
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Setting explicit expectations and holding team members accountable
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Leading by example and contributing to a positive and productive workplace
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience managing a factory, workshop or production environment
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Has strong planning, coordination and organisational skills
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Can effectively prioritise work and keep multiple jobs moving
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Is confident leading a team, setting expectations and providing direction
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Has excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
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Is practical, proactive and comfortable working alongside the production team
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Can identify production issues and develop effective solutions
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Communicates effectively across production, installation and management teams
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Understands the importance of workplace health and safety
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Is reliable, accountable and committed to delivering quality work on time
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Experience in joinery, carpentry, custom manufacturing or a related production environment would be highly regarded.
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Applications are also welcomed from highly experienced tradespeople with strong leadership capabilities who are ready to take the next step into production management.
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Why Join?
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You'll take ownership of a key function within an established family-owned business and lead a skilled production team delivering a variety of custom projects. You'll have the opportunity to shape production processes, improve efficiency and make a genuine contribution to the day-to-day performance of the business.
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If you're an organised and hands-on leader who is ready to take ownership of a busy production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Production Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Strawberry Seed Consulting
📍 Victoria