Production Manager

The Client

Ace Filters located in Kilsyth in Victoria and are seeking to employ a Production Manager with relevant experience to be in charge of the development and production of the company's filtration products.

This role will suit a highly organised, hands-on Production Manager who likes to come up with new ways of being more efficient.

The Role

This is a full time position with an annual salary of $75,000 plus superannuation, and will be based in the Kilsyth production plant.

The Responsibilities

• Establish and facilitate departmental procedures which in turn enhance the production and efficiency of the department., while supporting safety policies and procedures
• Implement, oversee and control the production schedule
• Supervise, review and revise crew scheduling, if required
• Monitor and regulate staffing needs to ensure optimum staffing levels are supporting business demands
• Analyse production, quality control and budgetary outcome of projects
• Oversee consumable and equipment stock and tracking programs for increased financial effectiveness
• Implement cost control programs or procedures
• Oversee, monitor and direct coordination and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and warehouse
• Audit and implement policies/procedures and production levels in the content processing department. This will also include warehousing/storage of all contents
• Perform job site visits to ensure quality of service and budgetary compliance
• Building and managing a production team
• Executing on the range decided by the Product Team with involvement in product ideas, design and concept
• Partaking in overseas sourcing & production trips overseas
• Understanding retail pricing strategies, materials, manufacturing costs and lead times in order to accurately price and develop products in appropriate timeframes
• Acting as the liaison between the Design/Product Teams and factories/suppliers
• Being in constant communication with factories and suppliers to ensure quality, lead times and budgets are met
• Ensuring products meet brand standards and that they are legally compliant in Australia
• Analysing products for defects and taking corrective action when needed
• Ensuring that the product database is maintained and updated accurately
• Sourcing and tracking feedback from stores on products, requirements and sales performance
• Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of safety principles and practices; follows all safety policies and procedures to support a safe working environment, including safe operation of machines and equipment

The Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor degree in Commerce or Business discipline
• At least 6 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 6 years of experience in leading teams and managing staff
• At least 6 years of experience in managing budgets, reducing costs, and maximizing efficiency
• Proven experience in past roles in implementing continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Knowledge of production management principles, theories and processes
• High energy levels appropriate to a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Ability to develop and implement innovative production solutions to achieve the most optimal and efficient production outcome
• Able to work independently and within a team setting under pressure
• Strong communication and organisational skills to build business relationship
• Possess critical and analytical thinking skills to lead a procurement department