Kinexus, Australia's premier supplier of recruitment solutions to the Defence sector, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take the helm of a production maintenance team. You will lead maintenance activities for Defence ships, ensuring compliance with technical, financial, safety, and quality standards. This role is critical to keeping Australia's naval assets in peak operational condition.Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will directly influence the success of complex naval maintenance projects. If you're a driven leader with deep expertise in marine or naval maintenance, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead the production maintenance team to ensure the ships are maintained according to technical, schedule, and quality requirements.Work closely with the Ship Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, and Planning Manager to ensure production activities meet technical standards and project deadlines.Oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing subcontractors' adherence to WHS requirements.Identify and report production issues, ensuring timely action on price variations and work package completion.Manage wharf services (e.g., cranes) and coordinate with the High-Risk Safety Contractor to ensure all work is conducted safely and efficiently.Work closely with Ships Refit Liaison Officers to resolve conflicts between maintenance schedules and ship operations, ensuring smooth workflow.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDDemonstrated experience in shipboard maintenance practices and delivery of maintenance management systems within the Defence Maritime sector.Minimum of 5 years' experience leading maintenance teams and subcontractors in a Defence maritime environment.Proven experience in managing complex projects, with strong technical schedule management and proficiency in project management software.Strong knowledge of WHS regulations, with a commitment to leading safety initiatives and ensuring all work complies with State WHSE Acts and site safety requirements.Ability to work independently while effectively communicating and building relationships across all levels of the business and with clients.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSTertiary qualification in a suitable engineering or maintenance-related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in marine or naval maintenance management, with expertise in project management and leadership in a Defence environment.Due to the security clearance requirements of the role, Australian citizenship is required.A current BASELINE Defence clearance or higher is mandatory.ABOUT KINEXUS Kinexus has been providing recruitment solutions to the Defence and Aerospace sectors for over 23 years. We work with some of Australia's largest Defence projects and organisations, helping professionals find meaningful and impactful roles. All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, or contact Toby Wright on