Production Manager/Coordinator

Skyspan Australia is a commercial Designer, Manufacturer, and Installer of Natural Lighting Products such as Skylights, Glass Roofs, Hatches, & Floors throughout NSW, VIC, QLD and beyond.

This role is responsible for a Production team of 15, in scheduling and planning all production activities and processes, through managing the team and overseeing quality standards.

The role is ideal for a motivated, confident leader who thrives on delivering in full on time through continual improvement in a fast-moving busy workshop environment and is passionate about quality, process, WHS and people.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our standard and custom Natural Lighting systems are produced to the highest standard, safely, on time and with care.

Job Title:

Production Manager/Coordinator

Type of employment:

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week. The role reports to the Operations Manager.

Location:

The role is based in our Winston Hills facility.

Salary:

Your salary will be $100,000 – 120,000 per year plus superannuation depending on experience and suitability for the role

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage production schedules and planning
• Lead and support the production team and promote a positive team culture
• Improve processes, SOPs, and systems to streamline production and company efficiencies via Lean
• Oversee rostering, labour forecasting, and daily/weekly reporting on performance.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment, onboarding/inductions, and staff training
• Effective line of communication between Design Team, Production, and Projects/Installation Team
• Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain budgets
• Monitor stock levels, update spreadsheets, and prepare for upcoming orders
• Lead safety discussion, maintain WHS obligations, deliver toolbox talks
• Manage product quality control.
• Update management and stakeholders regularly on production progress
• Source, order, and manage material and parts supplier relationships
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement throughout design and production.
• Manage workshop machinery and tools - operation and maintenance requirements
• Manage dispatch / logistics
• Management of, and preparation of production, logistics, and handover documentation
• Handle ad-hoc general administrative duties to support the production team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous leadership experience in Production management or Production Coordination role – with a construction related industry would be highly regarded.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, and stock control
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions-focused capacity and attitude
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with and coordinate people, timelines, and priorities
• Strong computer skills and experience with proficiency in Excel, and experience with accounting software and/or CAD software would be highly regarded.
• Strong at reading and interpreting production plans.
• Good understanding of tools, machinery, and metal fabrication
• Good understanding and experience in the Construction Industry would be a strong advantage
• Strong understanding of WHS standards and ability to implement strategies and manage
• A current driver's license, white card, and forklift license would be a strong advantage

If this sounds like you send us an email with your CV or work history and a contact number and tell us why you are the right person for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Trade Licence (Preferred)
• Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person