Factory Manager - Steel Building Products

About the role

KG Talent is recruiting a Factory Manager on behalf of a leading Australian manufacturer of steel building products based in Toowoomba. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows manufacturing, enjoys working closely with their team and takes pride in running a safe, efficient and productive factory. The manager oversees daily operations, keeps production on track and ensures the team has what it needs to deliver quality products on time.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily factory operations and production schedules
• Lead, coach and support the factory team
• Keep production running safely, efficiently and to plan
• Monitor output, quality, workflow and deadlines
• Drive workplace health and safety standards
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and production priorities
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and waste
• Ensure products meet quality requirements
• Work with warehouse, sales and transport teams to meet customer commitments
• Address production issues and keep jobs moving
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-run factory

Required profile

• Experience in factory management, production supervision or manufacturing leadership
• Strong people leadership and communication skills
• Understanding of production planning, workflow and quality control
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve problems
• Hands-on approach and confidence to make decisions
• Experience in steel manufacturing, roll forming or building products is highly regarded