Manufacturing Manager

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us? 

About the role

Location: Welshpool, WA | Reports to: Operations Manager

Take ownership of safety, quality, delivery and cost performance across two manufacturing streams. You'll lead a team of two experienced Production Supervisors and Production administration while working closely with Sales, Engineering, Drafting and Warehousing to keep customer commitments on track.

Our Perth facility supplies wear-resistant ceramic and hose solutions to the mining industry, and we're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our Ceramics and Hose & Gasket workshops.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and their teams

• Plan capacity, schedule production, and manage factory order flow

• Drive continuous improvement and cost/lead-time reduction (Lean, Six Sigma or similar exposure highly regarded)

• Ensure SWI and procedural compliance, and lead WHS consultation across the workshops

• Liaise with customers and Sales on delivery performance and technical requirements

About you

• Demonstrated experience in a multi-stream production management role, with accountability for supervisors as direct reports

• Engineering or similar tertiary qualification preferred (or equivalent experience); leadership and management qualification desirable

• Strong ERP, scheduling and cost/quoted-hours reporting experience

• Mining industry knowledge and the ability to read technical drawings and layouts

• A "how can we make it happen" approach, with strong negotiation and communication skills

What's on offer
The opportunity to lead a consolidated, high-impact manufacturing function within a global engineering business.

• Competitive base salary + superannuation, plus bonus scheme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

• Supportive team and investment in continuous improvement

• Established wellness committee

• Corporate health insurance discounts

• Training and development opportunities

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Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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