Production Manager

at  Endeavour Foundation

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are! Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.
Endeavour Foundation Industries operations provides supported employment opportunities for people with a disability who want to achieve personal employment goals aligned to their NDIS plans.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Production Manager you will ensure work targets are met in line with the efficient use of resources and maintenance of safe work practices by:

• Providing supervision and leadership to all staff during the relevant shift to ensure all objectives are met.
• Providing advice, preparing, submitting and managing the processing for licence/permit applications.
• Participating in the development and implementation of annual action plans.
• Managing scheduling of Daily production. Identifying any backlogs and bottlenecks and resolve.
• Compiling and delivering information to the Operations Manager and ensuring reports are accurate and the information is relevant to assist with contractual reporting.
• Understanding and working within QLD government processes and the National Disability Insurance Agency to support the successful assimilation of internal systems and processes across the organisation.
• Reviewing costs on a daily basis to ensure accurate and efficient spend.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE ROLE?

• Demonstrated experience working within a Quality Assurance Framework
• Qualifications in Manufacturing/ Business or transport (desirable)
• Possession of a current drivers licence
• Forklift license (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching teams to achieve set outcomes and desired behaviours within a quality and workplace health & safety framework.
• Proven track record in a commercial environment where customer relationships were established and sales targets and business unit objectives achieved
• You are a true people person who is passionate, patient, empathetic and resilient
• You are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives