Production Manager, Melbourne

Overview

Join to apply for the Production Manager, Melbourne role at FLSmidth . We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven leader to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing operations — from planning and assembly to testing, dispatch, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, champions safety, and knows how to get the best out of people, processes, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet customer delivery and quality requirements.
• Manage manpower allocation, shift planning, and coordination of assembly operations.
• Ensure timely and efficient assembly, testing, and dispatch of products.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Procurement, and Project Management teams.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen and Lean initiatives.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support cross-functional process changes that improve overall production performance.
• Assess skill gaps and deliver training to upskill and empower production teams.
• Promote strong 5S practices and a "Safety First" culture across all work areas.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure machinery and tools are in top condition.
• Maintain accurate records for manufacturing, testing, and dispatch as per QMS standards.
• Support audits and ensure documentation discipline across the production floor.
• On-time completion of production schedules.
• High first-pass yield and quality performance.
• Equipment uptime and maintenance compliance.
• Implementation of improvement initiatives (Kaizens, 5S, Lean projects).

What You'll Bring

What We Offer

Equal Opportunity

As an equal-opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking "apply" on this page. Successful candidates will be contacted by email. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. No recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals, please.

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