- Strengthen stakeholder relationships across customers, suppliers& internal teams
- Support business growth
- Immediate start, permanent opportunity with free onsite parking
About Schlam Payload
Schlam Payload is the global expert in load and haul attachments.
Headquartered in Western Australia, one of the world’s most productive mining regions, we design and manufacture the industry’s leading mining truck bodies and buckets for hard rock operations. Backed by unmatched lifecycle support, our focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and quality has made us the partner of choice for many of the world’s leading mining companies.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven
Manufacturing Manager at our Forrestfield facility to lead production operations and drive excellence across planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, delivering on customer commitments, and embedding innovation across manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in shaping a high-performing team and supporting the ongoing growth of the business.
About the Role
Reporting to the GM Operations, you will oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations are consistently met while driving continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and delivery, ensuring on-time outcomes and clear, proactive communication with customers
- Forecast capacity, optimise resource allocation, and monitor progress from order through to completion
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Lean, automation, and innovation to deliver measurable productivity and cost efficiencies
- Maintain quality, compliance, and product integrity, including adherence to ISO 9001 standards and resolution of defects, warranties, and NCRs
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Champion safety leadership, ensuring compliance while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and service partners
About You
We are looking for a capable and driven operations leader with a strong background in manufacturing environments. You will bring proven leadership experience and a solid understanding of production and operational planning, ideally supported by formal qualifications and exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years’ leadership experience in manufacturing or heavy fabrication
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Operations, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of operations management and production planning
- Experience in Lean / Six Sigma (highly regarded)
You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to influence teams and deliver measurable results. Your strengths lie in
balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day operational execution.
Key Skills:
- Proven ability to drive operational performance and efficiency improvements
- Strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skills
- Advanced planning, organisational, and problem-solving capability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead meaningful operational transformation
- Be part of a business focused on innovation and growth
- Drive real impact in productivity, quality, and customer delivery
- Work with a collaborative and high-performing leadership team
Apply Now
If you are a driven operations leader ready to take the next step in your career
