Factory Manager

We are a manufacturing joinery located in Port Stephens with customers all across Australia. We have a need for an experienced Factory Manager who can lead and grow our team to handle our expansion into new markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and help set the future direction of our plant and manufacturing facilities.

Previous manufacturing management experience is essential, we are looking for someone to step into the role and take the lead from day one. We are seeking someone who is passionate and committed to working to achieve their goals leading a diverse team of professionals. An eye for detail and efficiency will be important as well as the ability to show exceptional people skills to get the best out of your team.

The main functions of the role are:

• Manage and motivate a team of 20+ machinists, spray painters and tradesmen.
• Control the flow of work and prioritize keeping the line manufacturing efficiently.
• Control warehousing operations and logistics to our nationwide customer base.
• Work to hourly and daily targets with clearly defined goals for your role.
• Form a part of the team that sets the direction for the factory.

This role provides a broad opportunity to demonstrate your manufacturing skills with a supportive management team that is eager to work with a motivated and enthusiastic manager.

The role is full time and stable with regular hours and is located in a very family friendly area close to the amenities of Newcastle. There is opportunity to grow in the role and advance to bigger and better opportunities within the company as we grow.

Please make sure to include a cover letter with a succinct paragraph outlining why you feel you are the right person for this role and why your experience will add value to Marquis along with your resume and any supporting documentation.