Carrington, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWTeam Leaders/Supervisors (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)We are a company specialising in the production of "made to order" aluminium boats.Many of our contracts are for Rescue agencies, law enforcement as well as defence.The company began in 1973 and has always strived to produce high-quality, fit for purpose products.Recently the demand for our vessels has meant that we have outgrown our current facility in Yamba NSW and led to the purchase of another boat building company in Newcastle where Yamba welding will continue to grow.The OpportunityDue to our continued growth, Yamba Welding has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced person to join our team in Newcastle.Our ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in the boat building industry.The RoleThe Production Manager is responsible for leading the site's daily production to meet efficiency, productivity, and quality standards.This role involves strategic planning and execution of the production program whilst maximising labour efficiencies and resource utilisation to achieve business objectives.The Production Manager will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive and promote the highest level of workplace health and safety.Analyse existing production processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.Develop and implement streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and reduce waste.Collaborate with teams to integrate best practices and innovative solutions.Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages collaboration and communication.Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.Manage labour and production requirements to ensure effective use of resources whilst minimising overtime.Prepare regular reports on production performance and present findings to senior management.Implement corrective actions based on performance analysis to drive continuous improvement.Collaborate with teams to establish and maintain quality control metrics and reporting systems.Company BenefitsAnnual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides psychological well-being, health coaching, financial advice, legal advice and family support services to our employees.Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates.We love to celebrate!All expenses paid Christmas Parties - bring your plus one.Regular BBQs for special events.Learn from our team of industry experts with training and development opportunities.Growth opportunities: We believe in investing in you and your development.Stay with us and grow with us!Qualifications & RequirementsCert III or higher in Engineering Fabrication.Experience with quality control and welding of aluminium structures highly desirable.Highly developed people leadership skills.Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.Proficient in MS Office suite.Strong communication and presentation skills.Full working rights in Australia.Full driving licence.What's in it for you?A very competitive salary.Fast-paced and growing business.Fantastic opportunities to grow and develop.A supportive and fun team environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr