Manufacturing & Operations Manager – Factory & Warehouse

Flexshield | Toowoomba, QLD

Full Time

Lead. Improve. Deliver.

Flexshield is looking for a capable and hands‑on Manufacturing & Operations Manager to take ownership of our Toowoomba manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Are you an experienced manufacturing or operations leader looking for a role where you can make a real difference ?

This is more than a traditional Factory Manager role. We are looking for someone who can lead people, improve processes, drive production performance and help shape the next stage of our operational growth .

About Flexshield

For more than 25 years, Flexshield has been a trusted Australian manufacturer of industrial noise control solutions.

Proudly family‑owned and operated, we design and manufacture our products locally from our Toowoomba facility and deliver acoustic solutions across Australia, New Zealand and Papua Recent Guinea.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership and performance of our manufacturing, warehouse and operational activities .

This is a hands‑on leadership role. While you’ll lead the team and manage performance, you’ll also spend time on the factory floor working alongside your team, solving problems, supporting production and ensuring work moves efficiently through the manufacturing process.

You’ll be involved in everything from production planning and workflow through to equipment, quality, inventory, dispatch and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who understands manufacturing, isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty when needed, and enjoys building a productive, accountable team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Manufacturing Operations

Take ownership of the daily manufacturing operation, ensuring people, equipment, materials and production schedules are aligned to meet customer requirements. You’ll work closely with the team on the factory floor to keep production running smoothly, resolve issues as they arise and identify opportunities for improvement.

Planning and coordinating daily production activities

Managing production priorities, workflow and deadlines

Optimising labour, machinery and material utilisation

Monitoring production output and identifying bottlenecks

Supporting preventative maintenance and equipment reliability

Working alongside the team to support production when required

Own Warehouse & Logistics

Receiving and storage

Inventory management and stock accuracy

Picking and packing

Dispatch and freight coordination

Material flow between warehouse and manufacturing

Stock planning and replenishment

Lead & Develop the Team

Lead, mentor and develop manufacturing and warehouse staff

Set clear performance expectations

Manage workforce planning and labour requirements

Lead by example and be prepared to get involved when required

Drive Improvement

Improve efficiency, workflow and productivity

Reduce downtime, waste and rework

Implement better systems, processes and reporting

Safety, Quality & Compliance