Driven by expansion and rapid growth, this recent senior role reports to the C-Suite and takes operational responsibility for our manufacturing site at Edinburgh Parks, South Australia. You will lead our established Production team and work closely with our Design team.
You will oversee the entire manufacturing process under one roof: from raw sheet processing, punch and laser cutting, machining, bending and forming, welding, pre-treatment and powder coating, assembly, and on-vehicle installation.
We manufacture some of Australia's most advanced Australian-made, crash-tested automotive products and accessories. Built to the highest quality standards, supplying some of the largest brands, fleets, government agencies and Defence organisations in Australia and internationally.
Key responsibilities
Create, implement and drive the master production plan and schedule, and hold the team to it every shift
Secure supply, manage supplier performance and inventory, and control material cost
Act as business owner of SYSPRO, keeping BOMs, routings, work orders, MRP and inventory accurate and in real time
Deliver in full, on time (DIFOT) to Fleet, Defence, domestic and export customers
Apply forensic attention to detail to drive productivity, utilisation and throughput
Manage the site operating budget and cost-per-unit performance
Ensure new products are manufacturable, efficient and launched on time
Develop and lead a high-performance, safety-first culture




Drive our ISO **** Quality Management System and lead the implementation of ISO ***** Occupational Health and Safety
Lead, develop and lift the performance of an existing, capable team to maximise output, operational efficiency and excellence
About you
7+ years in manufacturing leadership, including 5+ years as Manufacturing, Production or Operations Manager
Proven record in production planning and scheduling, with measurable DIFOT and productivity results
Supply chain, purchasing and inventory management experience
Full command of ERP/MRP systems, including ownership within a business; SYSPRO highly regarded
Metal fabrication expertise across sheet processing, punch/laser, machining, bending, welding and powder coating
Experience leading an existing team through growth
Strong WHS, ISO and budget management capability
Automotive, ADR, Lean, fleet, Defence or export supply experience highly regarded
About us
Gitsham Automotive is part of BMG, Bespoke Manufacturing Group, a group of vertically integrated companies operating in a fast-moving market. Since ****, Gitsham has designed, engineered and built premium ute canopies, trays and accessories in South Australia.
Today we produce Australia's only Australian-made, crash-tested ute service body canopy. Trades, national fleets, government, emergency services and Defence trust it. With a national footprint and a strategic focus on Fleet, Defence and international export, Gitsham is entering a phase of significant growth.
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📌 Manufacturing Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 GD Gitsham Automotive
📍 Adelaide