From humble beginnings in 1963, EC Carpets has evolved into a highly regarded leader in the carpet manufacturing industry, employing over 100 staff across Australia.
With over 60 years of experience, EC Carpets has become a trusted name in the flooring industry, recognised both nationally and internationally. In 2023, EC Carpets opened their brand-new state-of-the-art factory and head office in Lonsdale, South Australia. This has allowed them to further advance their manufacturing capability along with an incredible office environment and fit-out.
With a focus on elevating comfort, EC Carpets offers trusted, customer centric flooring solutions that blend style, flexibility, and quality. EC carpets bring warmth, value, and ease, transforming every space effortlessly.
As the organisation continues to expand, we are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead their operations in Lonsdale. This role offers an exciting opportunity to direct and optimise manufacturing processes within a large-scale, complex environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a safety-first culture, promoting continuous improvement, and developing manufacturing best practices. This is a full-time permanent position that requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct daily operations to achieve production targets while ensuring compliance with quality, efficiency, and safety standards. Promote a safety-first culture, leading root cause investigations on safety incidents. Develop suitable department Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conduct regular audits. Build and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and collaboration. Oversee costs related to production consumables, energy consumption, labour overtime, etc. Assist in the development of production budgets, monitoring expenses against targets. Lead Continuous Improvement methodology across Production. Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed. Support the organization's commitment to quality and environmental standards. Ensure available head count and trained shift resources are aligned to company capacity plans. Key requirements:
Minimum 5 years Production Management experience in a high-volume multi-shift facility. Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience. Strong experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Proven ability to lead change and team accountability. Experience in department budgeting, rostering and training. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Understanding of relevant safety regulations and compliance. Achievement of high standards in ethics, values, and company culture. Why Join EC Carpets:
Be part of a family-owned business with strong values of trust, transparency, and respect. Enjoy a modern workspace with upgraded facilities, including a fully equipped kitchen, resting area, collaborative working space and free parking. Grow your career in a supportive environment that values dynamic improvement, creativity, and innovation. Be part of our profit-sharing scheme where your contributions are recognised and rewarded as the company grows. Enjoy monthly lunches to celebrate achievements. EC Day - an additional day of leave each year to recharge. Participate in Referral Bonus program. Celebrate your milestones with Tenure Recognition Gifts as a token of appreciation for your dedication and commitment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Sangeetha Oommen on 61 8 8216 3504 for a confidential discussion.
About the job Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations
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