Factory Manager

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Job Type :

Permanent- Industry :

Permanent Recruitment- Reference :

157695- Salary :

150,000 - $190,000 p.a- Job Published :

about 1 hour ago Our client is an Industry leader in the manufacture and sale of pre-stressed concrete railway sleepers. Operating four factories across Australia and servicing blue chip companies and government projects.

About Us

FIP Group - We are the go-to supplier of people solutions! Operational since 2006, our business model is built around our ability to provide tailor-made workforce solutions for our clients together with customer service that delivers above and beyond.

• About the role

The key purpose of the role is to manage the complete operations of a manufacturing facility. Achieve the planned production levels safely and with mínimal defects - and at optimum cost while complying with our client's contractual obligations.

This position is reporting to the National Operations Manager and you will be responsible for the following :

• Site Leadership
• Accountable for leading and managing all site activities including Safety Management, Production, Maintenance and Projects
• Optimise site metrics consisting of Defect Rates, Safety Metrics, Productivity and Cost
• Ensure good constructive working relationships with clients
• People, HR & IR
• Lead recruitment, development and retention of employees onsite in addition to ensuring company's interests are managed
• Manage performance, safety and behavioural issues onsite
• Participate in IR negotiations at a site level on behalf of the business ensuring positive labour relations are maintained
• Safety & Quality Systems
• Develop and lead a collaborative, people centric site safety culture that focuses on the big risks and is consistent with the company's safety initiative
• Ensure maintenance of the Integrated Management system onsite and maintain compliance with ISO Standards and annual audits
• Adhere to company processes ensuring activities comply with legal and ethical standards
• Quality TBT per month
• Operational Quality Checks
• Planning & Inventory Management
• Engage with sales, systems and engineering staff to develop production plans
• Create and maintain the plant master plan including the entering of orders and production info
• Maintain and administer accurate raw materials and finished goods inventory management systems
• Ensure physical stock counts are conducted quarterly and correctly administer stock levels in SYSPRO
• Maintenance & Capital Improvements
• Ensure maintenance routines are in place and delivered monthly
• Develop business case for process improvements and capital improvement projects and project manage to completion
• Conduct maintenance meetings
• Scale, allocate and review capital works projects
• Day to day reporting of maintenance personnel
• Productivity & Cost Control
• Monitor and maintain optimum shift structures and schedules, optimising labour cost and maximising productivity
• Monitor site running costs including overheads, plant running and variable costs
• Identify and act in accordance with the commercial conditions and constraints of customer orders and contracts
• Support the procurement function on operations onsite
• About You
• Must have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing industry
• An engineering degree / Trade Certificate / other Tertiary Qualifications (OR) equivalent industry experience will be highly regarded
• Relevant experience in engineering and management roles
• Benefits

Our client offers their employees some of the most envious benefits in the market, including a competitive pay :

• 2 days of paid life leave year every year to celebrate events that are important to your life
• Work anniversary bonus - Every 5 years you get an extra week's annual leave + $3000 to spend on a holiday!
• Generous career development funds to support your career progression
• Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)
• Salary continuance insurance
• Additional purchased leave options
• 15 weeks paid parental leave + entire duration on paid / unpaid parental leave, superannuation will be paid
• Access to LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition rewards program