Join a solid, well-run operation where you’ll take ownership of production, people, workflow, and quality. This is a hands-on leadership role keeping the factory moving, maintaining high standards, and making sure projects run smoothly from drafting through to delivery.
What’s in it for you:- $100–$130K salary
- Lead a tight-knit team across drafting, factory, and logistics
- Stable workload with great systems and strong support from the Ops Manager & Directors
- Autonomy to run the factory your way
- Role with variety — production, people, workflow, quality, and logistics
The Role: You’re the heartbeat of the factory — keeping production flowing, managing people, and ensuring everything leaving the floor is built right, safe, and on time.
You’ll be responsible for:- Keeping the factory productive, efficient and safe
- Planning and prioritising the production and drafting schedule
- Assigning and overseeing work across the factory team and draftsperson
- Managing procurement, stock control, and material flow
- Training apprentices and supporting upskilling within the team
- Maintaining quality control before anything heads to site
- Coordinating with project managers to avoid delays and resolve issues early
- Overseeing machinery maintenance, repairs and factory close-up
- Managing timesheets, leave approvals, and day-to-day factory ops
About You:- Cert III in Carpentry, Shopfitting, or Cabinetmaking
- 3+ years as a Leading Hand
- 2+ years as a Factory Foreman or Factory Manager
- Proven experience managing people, production, and procurement
- Strong understanding of joinery, production flow, and quality control
Interested? To discuss the above role in more detail or to enquire about other interesting job opportunities, contact Ezra McDonald
0458 284 610 or
ezra@franklinsmith.com.au