Production & Process Improvement Leader

Us

For over 40 years, Bradnam’s has been one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of aluminium building products, earning a reputation for industry excellence and a level of service that creates customers for life. Our people are the heart of our business and we work hard to foster a culture of support, development and shared success. 

Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated leader to join our manufacturing team. With a continuous improvement focus you will work closely with the production manager to drive safety, continuous improvement and promote a high performing culture.

Flexibility and the ability to cope with change are essential, as is a constant drive to deliver results.  A focus on first class customer service, exceptional communication skills and a commitment to drive a safety culture are a must. 

You're a people-person first and foremost, so one of the keys to your success will be your ability to develop excellent relationships across the business, especially at the team member level. Cultural fit is number one.

You and the Role

 Your positive, possibility mindset seeks and enjoys feedback, continuously using it as an opportunity to improve by absorbing and channeling it into new ideas to develop yourself and your team. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and evaluating operational performance of team members, including involvement in the selection and training of staff,
• Identify and actively promote continuous improvement to processes and systems within any facet of the work environment
• Ensuring a high standard and adherence of Occupational, Health and Safety
• Development and implementation of quality control procedures.
• Supervising staff and production output to ensure production, quality & OHS targets are met,
• Allocation of labour in real time to achieve production schedules.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and tidiness throughout the production environment
• Daily management of your area and team members, performance management of employees and maintaining of appropriate records
• Have the ability and confidence to have conversations with multiple stakeholders within the organisation
• Conduct scheduled toolbox meetings
• Ensure training is managed and up to date

The Ideal Candidate

First and foremost we're looking for a driven ‘peoples person' with the right attitude. Experience within the window industry or in building & construction is an advantage, however for the right person it's not essential.

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability in leading diverse teams within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills
• Solutions focused with exceptional problem-solving skills,
• Adept at multitasking and shifting priorities  & not afraid of occasionally rolling your sleeves up and getting on the line, if and as required,
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision,
• Strong organisational and time management skills,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement & Lean methodologies,
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements in the workplace,
• Ability to drive safe behaviors within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (desirable)

Apply Now

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an attractive salary package commensurate with their experience and suitability, as well as job satisfaction working within a dynamic team environment. If you are ready for a challenge and have what it takes, please submit your resume and a cover letter to:

***************@bradnams.com.au

Respectfully, only successful candidates will be notified.

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship or legal Work Rights and must undertake a pre-employment medical assessment.

The Bradnam Group has an overriding commitment to safety and encourages Equal Employment Opportunities.