Production Manager - Darwin

Based in Darwin, NT, the Production Manager is accountable for ensuring Supervisors and Contractors are provided with and understand a clear plan to deliver on their responsibilities. The Production Manager is required to work collaboratively with the Supervisors to allow them to provide deliverables on time, in full, to standard, all in a safe working environment. To achieve this, the Production Manager needs to be a supportive and visual leader enabling their teams to reach their full potential.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Our In-Service Support division provide routine servicing and preventative maintenance through to complex system overhauls, our maintenance solutions cover the full lifecycle of a vessel. We integrate original design knowledge with operational insights to ensure every intervention is cost-effective and aligned with customer requirements.

Backed by our extensive shipbuilding heritage and international supply chain, our global network ensures fleets remain mission-ready and performing at their highest capability throughout their operational life.

Learn more at austal.com

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Review planning deliverables - Schedule/Resource Plan

Liase and agree with client to determine priorities and acceptable durations required

Report project progress to stakeholders

Manage growth and delivery within scheduled service visits

Resource balancing - relative to schedule

Ensure timely placement of inter-departmental work orders/requisitions

Supervisor influence/impact on team - provide constructive feedback on performance

Parts and material flow in accordance with schedule

Issue/risk/constraint management effectiveness

Product conformance prior to customer check - work complete in full to standard

Promote and drive a culture of continual improvement (share successes) and actively eliminate waste.

Coach/mentor supervisors and trade team

Supports supervisors to train and develop workers

Report any HSEQ related items to internal & external stakeholders

Actively engage with client and act on feedback

Relevant or aligned Trade Qualification

3 years as a supervisor (minimum)

Excellent influencing and negotiating skills

Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance and a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC).

Front line management course

Senior First Aid Certificate

Possess practical leadership skills, e.g. strong interpersonal skills, people management and communication skills

Strong time management, resource planning and scheduling skills. Proven experience meeting deadlines

Proven related technical skills

Management of cost controls

Proficient in MS Office suite including Word and Excel

Thorough knowledge of and proven implementation of organisational policies, business standards, procedures/work instructions and guidelines, including, but not restricted to HSEQ and HR

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Professional development and training opportunities.

A supportive and dynamic work environment.

Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.