Production Manager Metal

Exciting new role

- Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
- Stable, growing manufacturing environment
- Career progression, stability, recognition & flexibility

About the Business

We are a well-established and growing steel manufacturing business based in Melbourne's South-East suburbs. Our work focuses on fabrication and custom production across a diverse range of industries including commercial, industrial, architectural and specialist Sheet Metal manufacturing.

Our environment is centered around quality sheet metal fabrication, short-run jobbing, complex custom work and continuous improvement.

Due to growth, we are seeking an experienced hands-on production Manager to lead our manufacturing, factory operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Directors, you will oversee daily production across fabrication, jobbing, laser machines, Break- press machines, scheduling, warehouse and welding areas, ensuring workflow, quality, delivery and safety targets are achieved in a team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead and develop all factory production staff / teams across Sheet-Metal fabrication and jobbing.
- Plan and manage workflow, capacity and scheduling for varied short-run and custom work.
- Allocate labor resources and support recruitment where required.
- Drive production performance, quality assurance and safety outcomes.
- Monitor KPIs including throughput, waste, rework,



efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication processes.
- Maintain solid OHS standards and promote a positive safety culture.
- Lead, production activities, & coordinate with customer service teams, sales, engineering, estimating and other key areas.

About You

We are looking for a super hands-on leader who understands the complexity of Sheet-Metal manufacturing.

You will bring:

- 5+ years' strong experience in management and people leadership within Sheet-Metal, machine supervision, and fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (folding, laser, punching, welding, assembly, custom jobbing)
- Proven ability to manage teams in a fast-moving mixed production environment
- High standards around quality, safety and workflow control
- Trade or engineering background highly regarded
- Strong organisational, communication and computer skills

Most importantly, you are a people-focused leader who enjoys building capability and improving operational performance in a hands-on leadership approach.

What We Offer

- Attractive remuneration package
- Recognition and reward programs
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Very supportive leadership team
- Long-term manufacturing environment
- Team events and a positive workplace culture

📌 Production Manager Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Melbourne