Exciting Opportunity for an Autonomous Leader in Sustainable Building Materials - Ipswich, QLD

- Lead complex, high-risk pre-cast and pre-stress manufacturing lines in a senior role..
- Join a globally recognized industry leader in sustainable building solutions with a 100-year history.
- Highly competitive package: $140K - $160K + Super, with relocation support considered for the right candidate.

Role Overview

Your chance to join a global powerhouse creating sustainable value across the built environment. Our client is an industry leader in engineered pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete solutions, and they are seeking an autonomous, senior AM Shift Production Manager to lead their operations in Ipswich.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role operating in a complex, high-reach, and high-stress manufacturing workplace. You will have full autonomy to deliver KPIs, manage a large team of specialized machine operators, and drive the production of large structural beams.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operational Leadership:

- Coordinate daily production plans and schedules for the AM shift (5:00 am - 2:00 pm), ensuring targets and KPIs are met autonomously.
- Lead and allocate work across multiple teams, managing 20+ specialized machine operators in the manufacturing of large pre‑stress beams and casting molds.
- Supervise the appropriate use and maintenance of high-value assets, including molds and materials.
- Ensure accurate recording of production output, downtime, rejects, and rework, communicating performance metrics effectively to the team.

Safety & Quality Assurance:

- Maintain a safe system of work in a high-risk, high-reach environment,



taking a proactive approach to safety and leading by example.
- Ensure all products meet strict quality management standards and comply with critical quality rules and procedures.

Team Development & Stakeholder Management:

- Provide strong leadership, coaching, and support to the production team, addressing performance deficiencies with appropriate tools and training.
- Consult with HR and management on employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, liaising with other supervisors for efficient resource allocation.

Skills & Qualifications

- 5 - 7 years of proven experience in materials manufacturing, with essential experience in pre-cast and pre-stress concrete (specifically large beams) .
- Proven ability to lead teams of 20+ operators in a complex, high-stress, and high-risk manufacturing environment.
- Trade qualifications or a Certificate III/IV in Engineering with heavy "tools-on" manufacturing experience. (Candidates with a Bachelor/Master qualification must also possess practical, tools-qualified experience).
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Multiple machinery operation tickets are highly ideal.

Salary & Work Rights

- $140K - $160K + Super (Relocation assistance considered for exceptional candidates).
- Full Australian working rights required.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Production Manager (AM Shift) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Brisbane City