Factory Manager – Custom Joinery ManufacturingArchitek Commercial Interiors – Clayton VICWe're looking for an experienced Factory Manager to take ownership of our entire manufacturing operation.
You'll run the factory day to day, making sure the right work gets built to the right standard, on time and on budget.
You'll work closely with our project managers, drafting team and site installers to turn approved drawings into finished joinery on site.Key responsibilities include:Scheduling and prioritising production across the machine shop, cabinetmaking, specials and paint shop to meet project and site deadlinesPlanning workflow and batching jobs efficiently to keep machines and people productivePurchasing and managing materials, hardware and consumables, including supplier relationships and stock controlTroubleshooting production issues, including technical problems, bottlenecks, rework and machinery breakdowns, and getting things back on track fastLeading, supporting and developing factory staff, including foremen, tradespeople, operators and factory handsMaintaining quality standards across every stage, from cutting to finishing to dispatchCoordinating deliveries and dispatch with the project and site teamsOverseeing workplace health and safety, equipment maintenance and housekeepingIdentifying and implementing improvements to systems, processes and productivityThe roleWe're looking for an experienced Factory Manager to take ownership of our entire manufacturing operation.
You'll run the factory day to day, making sure the right work gets built to the right standard, on time and on budget.
You'll work closely with our project managers, drafting team and site installers to turn approved drawings into finished joinery on site.Key responsibilities include:Scheduling and prioritising production across the machine shop, cabinetmaking,



specials and paint shop to meet project and site deadlinesPlanning workflow and batching jobs efficiently to keep machines and people productivePurchasing and managing materials, hardware and consumables, including supplier relationships and stock controlTroubleshooting production issues, including technical problems, bottlenecks, rework and machinery breakdowns, and getting things back on track fastLeading, supporting and developing factory staff, including foremen, tradespeople, operators and factory handsMaintaining quality standards across every stage, from cutting to finishing to dispatchCoordinating deliveries and dispatch with the project and site teamsOverseeing workplace health and safety, equipment maintenance and housekeepingIdentifying and implementing improvements to systems, processes and productivitySuccess in this role looks likeJobs leave the factory complete, on time and in the right sequence for site, so installers aren't waiting on missing itemsA production schedule that everyone trusts, with clear visibility for project managers on where every job is atMaterials and hardware are ordered ahead of need, with no production delays from stock-outs and minimal over-ordering or wasteRework and defects are trending down, with problems caught in the factory rather than on siteProblems are solved at the source.
When something goes wrong, you fix it and put a process in place so it doesn't happen againMachines and people are well utilised,



with bottlenecks identified and addressed before they hold up projectsForemen and team leaders are confident, accountable and running their areas well, and the team respects you and wants to stayA secure, clean, organised workshop with zero lost-time injuriesWithin your first 12 months, you've made measurable improvements to throughput, quality or cost, and the factory runs smoothly without the owner needing to step in day to dayAbout youProven experience managing a joinery, cabinetmaking or similar manufacturing operationTrade background in cabinetmaking or joinery highly regardedStrong understanding of CNC production, panel processing and joinery construction methodsExperience with production scheduling and purchasingA practical problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and makes good decisions quicklyA hands‐on leader who earns respect on the floor and communicates clearly with the officeComfortable with software and production systems; Cabinet Vision experience a bonusHigh standards and an eye for detail.
Our clients expect the best.What we offerCompetitive salary packageThe chance to lead a skilled team producing some of Melbourne's finest joineryReal autonomy and the opportunity to shape how the factory runsA stable, growing business with a strong pipeline of premium projectsAbout usWe design, manufacture and install high-end joinery for boutique apartment developments and luxury homes across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs.
Our workshop builds everything in-house, and our own onsite team installs it.
At any one time we're running ***** projects ranging from $300k to $3M, so there's never a dull week.Our factory includes a CNC machine shop, a team of general cabinetmakers, a specials department for complex and custom work, and an in-house 2 pack paint shop.
We're growing, and we need the right person to lead the whole operation.
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📌 Factory Manager – Custom Joinery Manufacturing (Melbourne)
🏢 Architek Commercial Interiors
📍 Melbourne