Powder Coating Production Manager | Perth Based | Relocation Support

Run the floor. Own the numbers. Build it from day one.

We are opening a new 2,500 square metre powder coating facility in Welshpool, Perth, the first site of a planned national network. Reporting to the owner, you will be hands on from day one, setting up the site, building the team, and owning quoting, client contact and delivery.

Based in Perth, Western Australia: a fixed site role, home every night. Relocation support available for the right interstate candidate.

What You'll Do

Running the Floor

Plan and control production to meet priorities, customer deadlines and output targets

Coordinate workflow from preparation and loading through powder application, curing, quality checks and handover

Allocate labour, manage priorities and remove bottlenecks

Monitor capacity, downtime and job progress

Building the Team

Lead, coach and hold the production team accountable

Manage rosters, staffing and workforce planning as the team grows

Support onboarding, training and skills development

Drive a safety first culture, including housekeeping, protected work practices and toolbox communication

Work closely with the Operations Manager to coordinate maintenance while keeping production on track

Quality Control

Maintain consistent powder coating quality against customer requirements

Control process settings, curing, colour changeovers, material use and quality checks

Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions

Own key KPIs including output, on time delivery, labour efficiency, downtime, rework and material waste

Own the Commercial Side

Set the price and win the work: quote every coating and fabrication job through Steelhead

Be the face of the business for every client,



from first enquiry to delivered job

Build the relationships that grow repeat business with fabricators and industrial customers

What You'll Bring

Five or more years leading production in powder coating, galvanising, industrial coatings, metal finishing or fabrication

Experience quoting and pricing coating or fabrication work, and confidence dealing directly with clients

A strong understanding of production planning, workflow and labour allocation

Practical knowledge of powder coating processes, quality control and the common causes of defects and rework

A proven record of leading and developing a production team

A strong safety mindset and confidence on the workshop floor

Hands on, calm under pressure and quick to solve problems

Commissioning or setup experience is a strong advantage, not a requirement

Relevant trade, manufacturing or technical qualifications are an advantage

Why Join Us

A salary package of $130k to $150k plus super, with a KPI bonus of up to $40,000

Genuine autonomy: you set the price, own the client relationship and run the floor, this isn't a role where someone else makes the calls

You’ll set the standards this site runs on, not inherit someone else's

Relocation support for the right interstate candidate, covering your move, temporary accommodation while you settle, and a look and see trip to Perth for you and your partner

A fixed site role in Perth, home every night.

A direct line to the owner and real authority over how the site runs

A route to Operations Manager as the site matures, and to a national role as further facilities open

An established Perth business behind you with existing operations, systems and support

Perth-based role. Interstate applicants are welcome.

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📌 Powder Coating Production Manager | Perth Based | Relocation Support (New South Wales)
🏢 ASC Blasting and Coating
📍 New South Wales