About the role

Reporting to management, you will be responsible for overseeing our factory operations, leading our manufacturing team, and improving the systems and processes that support our production and installation operations. Our manufacturing team is responsible for welding, cutting, and fabricating custom garage doors, so an understanding of fabrication processes and the ability to work closely with customers and suppliers is essential.

Key responsibilities

- Managing factory staff, including scheduling, training, development, and performance management
- Coordinating daily factory operations and ensuring production targets are achieved
- Supporting and developing a team of skilled fabricators who weld, cut, and assemble custom garage doors
- Preparing and completing accurate shop drawings for garage door projects
- Scheduling manufacturing and installation works
- Improving production systems, processes, and workflow efficiencies
- Managing stock control, ordering materials, and accepting deliveries
- Monitoring production lead times and ensuring customer commitments are met
- Liaising with customers, suppliers, installers, and internal team members
- Preparing customer quotes (estimating)

About you

- Experience in operations, manufacturing, production management, or a similar leadership role




- The ability to complete accurate shop drawings and interpret manufacturing requirements
- Experience managing and developing a fabrication or manufacturing team
- A practical understanding of welding, cutting, fabrication, or metal manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on improving systems and efficiency
- Excellent organisation, administration and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A hands-on approach and pride in delivering quality workmanship

About us PDS Garage Doors is a family-owned and operated business specialising in the manufacture and installation of custom-made tilt and sectional garage doors. We pride ourselves on producing high quality, custom designed garage doors with a focus on customer satisfaction. We are a close knit team looking for an experienced Operations Manager to help lead our manufacturing operations and support the continued growth of the business.

Advantages

- Full-time position – Monday to Friday
- Great remuneration package
- Company vehicle provided
- Superannuation
- Join a supportive family business with a strong team culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact by improving and developing our operations

📌 Garage Door Operations Manager (Epping)
🏢 PDS Garage Doors u0026 Gates
📍 Epping