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12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
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About the Role:
Bunnings Frames and & Truss are now looking for a Production Manager for our modern F&T Manufacturing Plant in Truganina Victoria. With excellent training and development strategies from Bunnings Group, a continuous growth in F&T and help from our National team now has never been a better time to join Bunnings F&T.
As the Production Manager for our F&T plant in Truganina VIC you will be responsible for the ongoing daily operations for the manufacturing of Timber Frames, Floors and Roof Trusses. This new F&T plant has been operating for three years and continues to grow therefore you will be responsible for the continuing Recruitment, Training and Develop your team and implementing procedures. You will be supported by a long-standing and accomplished Manufacturing Manager whilst being able to bring in fresh ideas to help efficiency, production and team development in Yard Supervisors, Automation Specialists, Production Team and Forklift Drivers. You will also be involved in the implementation of new equipment and machinery, engaging with the local community and a wide variety of tasks essential to the success of this manufacturing plant.
In addition to the above, your role will help drive the future of F&T at Bunnings, by developing local strategies and business plans that support the overall long-term growth of the national F&T business. You will be required to monitor and measure customer service levels, liaise with the Commercial Sales teams key relevant stakeholders to educate them on manufacturing capabilities, products, service that will help drive sales and increase greater knowledge for Best Experience whilst also ensuring manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.
With 5 Frame & Truss Sites operating in Minto, Warnervale, Hallam, and Wacol there couldn’t be a better time to join the Bunnings Commercial team as we look to expand our F&T offering across VIC, QLD, and NSW. You will have access to a wide range of knowledge and experience whilst reporting to our National F&T Manager.
With plans to grow in the Victoria region you can expect to lead the overall team of 35 – 50 with Morning and Afternoon shifts running in this busy location. You will have a variety of Vendors, Suppliers, Clients, and greater Bunnings Group to work with in which your leadership and influencing skills will be tested daily. As the F&T team continues to grow your role will be essential in helping to streamline processes and manage internal expectations.
Whats involved:
Action customer feedback to improve the end-to-end customer experience
Manage P&L for your Bunnings F&T Plant
Raise Safety and Awareness whilst identifying and correcting unsafe situations.
Manage Stock, Financial performance whilst managing Customer expectations
You'll need:
As an Production Manager for Frame and Truss you will be a highly driven individual with a strong knowledge of Frame & Truss, Construction or Manufacturing. Previous experience in leading large teams with a focus on Health and Safety, Manufacturing Efficiency with an ability to Develop large teams. You must be able to wear many hats, influence multiple stakeholders and have a solid understanding of P&L reporting, KPI’s (Margin, Timelines, Sales) and exceeding client expectations.
If this sounds like the role you have been looking for or you need further information get in touch today or Click Apply Now.
A full PD is available after application
You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.
We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].
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About Us
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.
At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.
Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of frame & truss, construction or manufacturing
- Proven experience leading large teams (30+ people)
- Track record in health and safety management in manufacturing
- Experience improving manufacturing efficiency and implementing procedures
- Ability to recruit, train and develop production staff
- Understanding of P&L reporting and financial management
- Experience with KPIs (margin, timelines, sales) and meeting customer expectations
- Stakeholder management and strong influencing/leadership skills
- Experience with implementation of new equipment and machinery
What We Do
We are the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia & New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Our ambition is to provide our customers with the widest range of home improvement products in accordance with our lowest prices policy, backed with the best service. Our social media community standards can be found here: https://www.bunnings.com.au/policies/community-standards
