Production Manager

Production Manager

Steel Frames WA | Perth WA

Steel Frames WA is a high-performance, project-driven manufacturing business supplying light gauge steel framing to many of Western Australia’s leading residential builders.

We are an owner-led company that operates at pace, with quick decision-making and weekly performance reviews. As we continue to expand our capacity, invest in new equipment, and secure larger contracts, we are looking for a Production Manager to take full ownership of production and work closely with the Operations Manager.

This is a leadership position.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with the leadership team to drive production performance and operational outcomes across the business, with a focus on:

• Production output and on-time delivery

• Labour efficiency and resource planning

• Quality control and rework reduction

• Production scheduling and workflow optimisation

• Continuous improvement and process efficiency

You will see the impact of your decisions on the factory floor in real time — not months later.

This role offers genuine influence in a business where production is central to success, and operational leadership is closely connected to day-to-day performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Ownership

• Lead, develop and manage production teams, including supervisors and floor staff

• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and production performance

• Ensure production systems, workflows and reporting remain accurate and effective

• Strengthen processes, structure and capability as the business continues to scale

Operational Performance & Delivery

• Provide real-time visibility of production performance, including output, workflow and bottlenecks

• Drive production planning and scheduling to meet delivery timelines and optimise throughput

• Own the end-to-end installation process, aligning factory, logistics and on-site delivery

• Coordinate labour, materials and site readiness to ensure efficient, on-time installs

• Monitor install performance and resolve issues quickly to maintain quality and delivery targets

• Build and manage strong builder relationships, acting as the key operational point of contact

• Drive continuous improvement across production and installation, improving efficiency, quality and cost performance

Output, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

• Take ownership of labour efficiency, output targets and production KPIs

• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and increase capacity

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the factory floor

• Translate production data into practical actions for leadership

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee quality control systems to minimise defects and rework

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures

• Maintain a safe, organised and high-performing production environment

• Support audits, reporting requirements and operational best practices

About You

You are commercially minded and outcomes-focused, with a strong presence on the factory floor. You enjoy being close to operations, solving problems in real time, and driving performance rather than managing from a distance.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role

• Background in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments

• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow management

• Experience driving labour efficiency, output targets, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Demonstrated leadership of production teams in a fast-paced environment

• Confidence using production systems, ERP or similar platforms

• Ability to interpret production data and translate it into practical actions

• Exposure to automation or AI-driven processes is desirable but not essential

You are comfortable in a high-accountability environment and motivated by performance, growth, and delivering measurable results.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Member of the leadership team

• Genuine influence over production, operations and delivery outcomes

• Broad exposure across manufacturing, installation and builder relationships

• Ability to shape systems, processes and operational discipline as the business scales

• Clear growth pathway as capacity and contracts continue to expand

This is an opportunity for a high-performing production leader who wants more than just managing day-to-day output and is motivated by ownership, accountability and driving real results across the business.

If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions directly impact delivery performance, efficiency and business growth, we welcome your application.

Please contact ••••@steelframeswa.com.au