Production Manager - Knoxfield - - 40850 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Who We Are

Stramit is one of Australia’s leading steel building material solution providers and part of the Fletcher Building Group, employing 12,000 people across New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. Our purpose is simple: improving the world around us through smart thinking, simply delivered. We deliver real value to our customers through innovation and reliability.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Production Manager to take charge of our Knoxfield manufacturing site. This is a full-time, permanent role reporting to the Plant Manager, leading a team of 45 employees across three shifts, including two direct reports.

Your mission? Lead with confidence, solve problems with agility, and create a culture where safety and performance go hand in hand.

What You’ll Do

Champion Safety: Embed a Zero Harm mindset and lead by example.
Lead Operations: Ensure production targets are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
Inspire People: Engage, coach, and develop your team to achieve high performance and trust.
Solve Problems: Tackle challenges head-on, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Manage Costs: Keep labour and overheads in check while maintaining quality.
Build Capability: Support training, cross-skilling, and career development.
Navigate ER/IR: Maintain strong relationships with unions and employee reps.

About You

Proven leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
A natural problem solver who thrives on finding better ways to work.
Strong people engagement skills with a passion for coaching and mentoring.
Safety-first mindset with the ability to resolve OH&S issues proactively.
Understanding of industrial relations frameworks and enterprise agreements.
Exposure to lean manufacturing principles (formal or practical).
Commercial acumen with knowledge of production levers impacting P&L.
Tertiary qualification in engineering or supply chain is desirable, but experience counts.

Why Stramit?

Competitive salary package.
Discounts across Fletcher Building companies.
Supportive leadership team and a safety-first culture.
Access to our Top Talent Academy and ongoing development.
Leading parental leave and family-friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
Proud partner of The Smith Family, supporting youth education.

Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing at Stramit.