The Maker Designer Kitchens, part of the ABN Group - Australia's leading construction company - is seeking an experienced Drafting Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

With over 150 employees and a reputation for quality and innovation, we offer a supportive, well-established environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow.

As we prepare for the next stage of our journey, including our move to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hazelmere, we're looking for a driven leader to oversee our drafting team and help shape the future of our drafting department.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an industry-leading business, influencing how our cabinetry is designed and manufactured for years to come.

The Role

Reporting to the Pre-Production Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to the Drafting team, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality drafting services across project builders, retail, renovation, display home and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the Drafting team, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management and succession planning to build capability, accountability and a high-performing team culture.
- Drive operational performance and quality outcomes, ensuring drafting standards, accuracy, consistency and departmental KPIs are achieved across all project streams.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance drafting systems, processes and workflows to improve efficiency, productivity and service delivery.
- Provide technical and operational leadership, resolving complex drafting, design and workflow issues while supporting the team in the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, acting as the primary link between Drafting, Production, Installation and Management teams to ensure effective communication,



alignment and timely execution of actions and objectives.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this position, you should possess:

- Proven leadership experience within drafting, manufacturing, construction, cabinetry or a related industry, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- High attention to detail and quality focus, ensuring accuracy, consistency and adherence to drafting and operational standards.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making capability, with the ability to identify issues, implement solutions and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Alignment with our core values of Leadership, Excellence, Passion, Fun, Authenticity and Relentlessness
- Prior experience within cabinetry, joinery or manufacturing is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

- Work with an experienced and passionate team
- Lead meaningful improvements across systems, processes and technology
- Develop the next generation of drafting professionals
- Build a long-term career within a business that continues to lead the industry

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint prior to the closing date.

For further information, please contact Jamieon (08) 000 for a confidential discussion.

Recognised as the WA industry leader, The Maker is Western Australia’s most awarded kitchen designer and manufacturer. Since first opening their doors in 2000, they have been renowned for their professionalism and commitment to excellence.

The Maker specialises in cutting-edge new kitchens and modern renovations, with personalised service and custom designs a standard for each and every kitchen. Utilising the experienced in-house design team, as well as a Site Co-ordinator, who will navigate you through each stage of the kitchen process.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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