The opportunity

·        Own the full production flow from order placement through to dispatch — ensuring every department knows what’s next so there is no downtime.

·        Play a key role in designing the workflow, layout and operational systems of our new manufacturing facility to maximise efficiency and minimise handling.

·        Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives that lift productivity, quality and throughput.

·        Develop, document and continually improve standard operating procedures across all production processes.

·        Build and monitor production KPIs — daily output, on-time completion, rework, machine utilisation, labour efficiency and waste — and hold the team accountable to them.

·        Plan labour, machinery and production capacity to meet increasing customer demand while maintaining quality.

·        Drive a quality-first culture with a focus on reducing rework, damage and production errors.

·        Maintain a safe, organised and highly visual manufacturing environment.

·        Provide day-to-day leadership on the floor — setting deadlines, following up, and creating accountability for every piece on every bench.

About you

·        A proven background in manufacturing operations with strong process and supply-chain understanding. Stone experience is helpful but not essential — candidates from cabinetry, joinery, aluminium, steel fabrication, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

·        Experience managing CNC-based manufacturing environments, production scheduling and workflow around automated equipment would be highly regarded.

·        Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, visual management, standard work and workflow optimisation) would be highly regarded.

·        A natural problem-solver who asks: Why are we doing it this way? Why are pieces waiting? Can we remove this step? Can this be automated?

·        Data-driven — someone who says “show me the numbers” and uses production data to identify trends, solve problems and improve performance.

·        A confident, calm decision-maker who holds people accountable respectfully and earns respect rather than demanding it.

·        Comfortable with ERP systems, production scheduling / manufacturing software and Excel.

·        Emotional intelligence to lead in a close-knit, family-culture environment. Experience running your own business is an edge.

What we offer

·        A genuine leadership role reporting directly to the owners — with real authority to change how things are done.

·        The rare opportunity to help design a new factory from the ground up.

·        A stable, established business at the premium end of the market, investing heavily in automation and technology.

·        Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

We are looking for someone who will treat the factory as if it were their own business — someone who takes pride in improving systems, developing people and delivering results. If that’s you, apply now with your CV and a short cover note on the best process improvement you’ve ever delivered.