Factory Manager

**Based in Warriewood, 2102**:

- **Working with a talented team**:

- **Excellent remuneration**

Our client is an Australian company with an established reputation as an industry innovator and quality manufacturer. This professional team provides specialist print and point-of-sale expertise, superior service and creativity to their customers - an end-to-end solution from design, project management, on time delivery and follow-up.

In pursuit of perfection and timeliness, an exciting opportunity exists for a Factory Manager to oversee and direct all factory operations, ensuring that commitments to customers are always met to the highest of standards. This role will work closely with all areas of the business and is a key contact for clients. The role has a team of up to 15 direct reports

Responsibilities will include overseeing:

- Print
- Design
- Fabrication
- Distribution
- Prototyping
- Quality Assurance
- Operation of CNC Machines
- Maintenance of machinery

Duties will include:

- Management of the team, including hiring, orientation, performance management, separation, training, leave management, work health and safety etc.
- Oversight of production, and development of new products and expansion of existing lines
- Management of WH&S to include implementing improvements
- Management of regular internal and external servicing of the plant and equipment
- Identifying and managing IT requirements of the factory to ensure productivity
- Working closely with the design team on all prototypes
- Working with the Dispatch Manager to ensure deadlines are met and faults and returns are addressed
- Working collaboratively with the MD and other internal stakeholders to ensure the vision, business plan and policies are aligned
- Extensive project management experience
- Proven leadership skills including delegation and influencing
- Extensive experience in customer service provision
- Experienced in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
- Ability to learn and use other industry related software
- Ability to read and interpret complex Engineering designs and drawings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional planning and organising skills
- Excellent attention to detail

We are looking for someone with strong leadership qualities who has a manufacturing or production background.