Factory Manager / Fabricator
This employer
A growing, family-run stone manufacturer specialising in premium stone benchtops. Advanced technology meets traditional craftsmanship to create bespoke natural stone, porcelain and sintered stone surfaces for residential and commercial spaces. Known for quality and finish, with a friendly, professional environment, secure long-term employment and ongoing training.
The job
An established, family-run stone manufacturer in Bayswater, Melbourne is looking for an experienced Factory Manager / Senior Fabricator to lead their benchtop workshop.
You'll provide direction to the factory team and machine operators, keep production running smoothly, and still work on the tools when required. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing business producing premium natural stone, porcelain and sintered stone benchtops.
Your key duties
- Provide direction and leadership to the factory team, machine operators and other staff
- Supervise and support staff in the timely, accurate completion of work
- Manage a small, close-knit factory team
- Regularly work on the tools as required
- Implement systems and processes that drive consistency, efficiency and quality
- Oversee maintenance of equipment
- Ensure effective skills and training programs are implemented
- Manage Occupational Health & Safety compliance
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the factory
What you'll need
- Stone industry experience is a must
- Previous factory manager experience preferred
- Benchtop fabrication knowledge from start to finish
- Proven leadership - build and manage effective teams
- Machinery knowledge highly desirable
- Forklift licence preferable