Production Manager

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a leading service provider to the health, hospital, aged care and hospitality industries with multiple sites based in Australia. Providing a premium service of the highest quality. Due to their continued growth, a need is available for a high calibre Production Manager to join this Australian owned business.

ROLE

Based in Logan, south of Brisbane and reporting to the Operations Manager, as the Production Manager in this business you will oversee all production activities, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and efficiency. You will lead the production team, drive process improvements and work closely with the Commercial, Service and Logistics teams to hit production targets and keep customers happy.
The duties will include:

• Leading, training and supervising the production team, including the Production Supervisor and Laundry Team Leaders
• Overseeing WHS on the production floor and keeping the site compliant, clean and organised
• Driving labour utilisation, efficiency and cost control against budget and KPIs (labour cost, KPOH, rewash, reject rate and DIFOT)
• Managing linen processing and stock levels, including planning around public holidays and breakdowns
• Working with Service and Account Managers to resolve customer issues
• Overseeing machine maintenance, rewash procedures, contractors and suppliers
• Developing and managing the departmental budget

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree with 3+ years' experience leading teams, or a Diploma with 5+ years
• Proven track record leading production teams in a high volume environment, commercial laundry or linen ideal
• Strong understanding of WHS and the ability to enforce it on the floor
• Experience optimising production efficiency and quality standards
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with team members, customers and senior stakeholders
• OH&S, First Aid and High-Risk Licences advantageous

GET IN TOUCH

If you require more information on the role or if you have any further questions, please contact Luke via Email at [email protected].