Manufacturing/Fabrication Manager

at  Diverseco

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Fabrication Manager to lead and grow our manufacturing capability and team based in Campbellfield VIC
Established in 1992, Diverseco is a leading provider of Weighing and Automation solutions, supplying and servicing a variety of industries throughout Australia. With a strong commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction our products include industrial robots (welding & materials handling), intra-logistics scanning, dimensioning, sortation and industrial weighing and inspection.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing or Fabrication Manager to lead our fabrication team based in Campbellfield VIC. The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the end-to-end operations of producing Diverseco’s weighbridges and scales under the AccuWeigh and Ultrahawke brands. In addition to this we are integrating the engineering and fabrication requirements of our Robotics and Intralogistics business units to form a comprehensive manufacturing and fabrication facility for all our requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspects of the manufacturing process (end to end) to achieve quality and timing outcomes.
• Develop a manufacturing roadmap that demonstrates strong planning and organisational skills with focus on production efficiency and streamlining operations, including continuous improvement and opportunity to introduce advanced manufacturing processes.
• Obtain supplier pricing inputs in order to provide pricing and manufacturing timelines to the sales team for bespoke requirements.
• Develop, lead, and manage staff to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
• Engage with the internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction, including the appointment of sub-contractor suppliers to the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering & Projects, Procurement, and Quality Assurance to ensure seamless production processes.
• Managing the lifecycle of production equipment including a maintenance and repair program that optimises production efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot day to day issues to manage production output.
• Resolve non-conformance issues and seek continual improvements, lead by example, across all areas of accountability including WHSE, Quality, and Leadership, promoting a Zero Harm Culture at all times.
• This is a hands-on job requiring strong communication skills to manage and work with internal and external stakeholders.