Creative Composites Pty Ltd is a growing Australian manufacturer of advanced composite panel solutions, servicing the caravan and RV, transport, modular construction and building industries.

Due to continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced, hands-on Afternoon Shift Manager to lead and oversee our manufacturing operations at our Epping facility.

Working Monday to Friday, from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, this is a senior leadership position reporting to the Executive General Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily manufacturing operations, production planning and scheduling, workforce leadership, resource allocation, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery requirements are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement and oversee production plans and operational procedures to support efficient manufacturing operations and achieve business objectives.
- Lead and manage daily afternoon shift manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, product quality, safety and delivery schedules are achieved.
- Coordinate production planning, scheduling and workflow activities, ensuring effective allocation of labour, materials, machinery and other production resources.
- Lead, coach and develop Production Supervisors, Team Leaders and manufacturing employees, monitoring performance and promoting a productive and accountable workplace culture.
- Monitor production output, labour efficiency, material consumption and operational costs,



identifying opportunities to improve productivity and minimise waste.
- Drive Lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, product quality and operational performance.
- Coordinate the availability and movement of raw materials, components, equipment and other production resources to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Oversee manufacturing equipment and machinery, coordinating maintenance activities and supporting equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety legislation, quality assurance procedures, environmental requirements and factory housekeeping standards.
- Liaise with senior management and relevant departments regarding production performance, operational issues, resource requirements and manufacturing priorities.
- Maintain and oversee production records, operational reports and performance data to support effective monitoring and management decision-making.

Applicants must demonstrate:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior manufacturing, production or operations management role.
- Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and managing production operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.




- Strong leadership, communication and people management skills, including experience supervising Supervisors and Team Leaders.
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and manufacturing compliance standards.
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, resource allocation and operational performance management.
- Experience implementing Lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to monitor production performance and manage operational costs.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production reporting systems.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold either:

- Formal qualifications in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline; or
- Significant equivalent practical experience in manufacturing and production leadership.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment opportunity.
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000.
- Chance to join a growing Australian manufacturing business.
- A senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing and improving manufacturing operations.
- The opportunity to contribute to operational growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in production

management and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Afternoon Shift Manager (Epping)
🏢 Creative Composites
📍 Epping