Production / Site Manager
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Perth, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Operational control of a country production site lands on the Production / Site Manager at a national, market-leading manufacturer. Two hours or so from Perth, the site is yours to run day to day, with senior managers on the East Coast offering high-level backing.
The employer prefers a practical person whose roots are in manufacturing or mechanics, comfortable with machines and willing to be based nearby, at the least from Monday to Friday. Applicants who would need sponsorship are still welcome to apply if they have adequate skills, experience and strong communication.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be accountable for output and workflow
- Create a safe working environment
- Maintain relationships with nearby suppliers and with contractors for maintenance and transport
- Roster and staff the site
- Contribute to upgrade and process decisions
- Monitor quality and stock
- Troubleshoot equipment on site and decide when outside suppliers should be called, while keeping stakeholders informed and the team productive
Requirements & Eligibility
- Mechanical or fitting experience; formal qualifications preferred
- Previous leadership of production teams
- Knowledge of machine maintenance and preventative schedules, plus the ability to find bottlenecks and plan production
- Ability to work with skilled and unskilled workers
- Inventory control and logistics know-how, alongside strong organisation and a safety-first mentality
- Communication and motivation skills; comfort with administrative and system software
- Willing to live in a rural location at least Monday to Friday
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