Frame & Truss Production Manager

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Big River Group is a publicly listed organisation with more than 120 years of manufacturing and distribution experience across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio spans engineered timber, building products, flooring, formply and frame & truss solutions. We are recognised for our commitment to safety, operational excellence and high-performance manufacturing environments. Your Role We are seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Production Manager to lead our Dry Creek Frame & Truss manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving a high-performance culture, optimising operational outcomes, and embedding a safety-first mindset across all functions. The position suits an experienced operations leader who is commercially astute, confident managing large teams, and capable of delivering continuous improvement within a complex, multi-line manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Safety & Team Culture Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all BRG standards and legislative requirements. Identify at-risk behaviours and implement corrective actions. Build a respectful, inclusive environment that values diversity. Model integrity, teamwork and professional conduct across the site. Lead and develop a workforce of 30+ team members. Optimise structure, capability and training pathways to meet operational objectives. Embed strong communication processes and devolve decision-making appropriately. Coach and mentor team members, aligning them to business priorities and site strategy. Develop and execute a workplace relations strategy that supports a productive and engaged workforce. Operational Excellence Deliver best-in-class manufacturing performance across cost, service, quality and safety. Ensure systems and processes are in place to meet or exceed service-level and production targets. Oversee financial performance, inventory management and quality assurance. Drive year-on-year improvements in productivity and unit cost through continuous improvement methodologies. Reporting & Quality Control Use data to generate insights and drive performance improvements. Track KPIs, investigate variances and implement corrective actions. Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Detailing) to resolve operational issues. Ensure plant and equipment are maintained to required standards to support safe and reliable operations. What We’re Looking For Demonstrated leadership capability in manufacturing or operations (5–10 years). Proven ability to motivate, influence and lead a large operational workforce. Strong commercial awareness and experience managing cost, service and quality outcomes. Skilled in continuous improvement, change management and problem-solving. Experience in building products or frame & truss manufacturing. Exposure to industrial relations environments. Tertiary qualifications in operations, engineering, business or related fields. What You’ll Receive in Return Opportunity to lead a major manufacturing site with significant strategic impact. A leadership role within a growing, modernising and values-driven organisation. Career advancement across operations, manufacturing excellence and multi-site leadership pathways. Supportive executive environment focused on continuous improvement and transformation. If this sounds like your next career step, please submit your application via SEEK. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Big River Group we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free from discrimination. Recruitment and employment decisions are based on competence, merit, performance and business needs. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a production manager? How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry? Have you completed a qualification in business? Do you have experience working in a continuous production environment? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? At Big River, we know our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr