Our client is seeking a highly proficient and motivated Production Manager to oversee production at our manufacturing facility in Reservoir - managing a skilled team of fitters and turners and boilermakers. Our client is a leading manufacturer of meat processing equipment for the rendering industry, specializing in the manufacture of pressure vessels, conveyors and related components. Qualifications and Experience Certificate III in Engineering (Metal Fabrication or Fitter & Turner) (or equivalent) Medium to heavy engineering/fabrication experience is advantageous Sound understanding of welding processes and/or fitting and machining Fabrication/fitting/machining experience Tasks & responsibilities Forecasting and programming jobs and allocating tasks to individual workers Reading and interpreting design drawings and specifications Monitoring job times and optimising efficiency on the factory floor Ensuring safe work practices are followed Communicating with the Purchasing Officer, General Manager andEngineering Department. Skills and Attributes Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Leadership skills Experience and knowledge reading and interpreting drawings andspecifications Strong sense of teamwork Ability to problem solve and multi task