Jardan Australia

Production Manager

Jardan Australia  •  Scoresby, AU (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Who we are :

With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a sustainable and responsible approach. Steering away from the conventional layout, our Showrooms
are carefully curated and each space is a direct translation of how the furniture, homewares, art and lighting can exist in unison.

Our Head Office, Sales and Production teams work together, evolving ideas and solving problems. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 220 staff members that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos.

What we are looking for :


We are seeking a full time Production Manager to oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process within the Timber and Upholstery departments. This role ensures that production targets are met through strategic planning, resource optimization, and a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency. The Production Manager drives a culture of continuous improvement and mentors a
high-performing team to deliver premium furniture products on time and to specification. Reporting to the Operations Manager, we’re looking for someone that has :

  • Trade Qualification (e.g., Cabinet Making, Upholstery) is essential, or a
  • Diploma in Frontline Management
  • Industry Experience: 5+ years in a production leadership role within furniture or high-end timber manufacturing
  • Technical Savvy: Deep knowledge of timber joinery and upholstery; proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel
  • A natural leader capable of inspiring diverse teams and navigating
    change management

This role will be based onsite at our HQ in Scoresby.

What the role entails :

Production Planning & Delivery Excellence

  • Execution & Flow: Manage weekly production schedules across Timber and Upholstery to guarantee 100% on-time delivery.
  • Resource Optimization: Proactively manage labor, material flow, and machinery uptime to preempt and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Recovery Management: Design and execute strategic "catch-up" plans to mitigate delays and protect customer lead times.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Deliver high-level visibility on order status and capacity forecasts to Sales, Logistics, and Executive leadership.
  • Agile Resourcing: Conduct weekly labor reviews, managing overtime and cross-departmental deployment to meet fluctuating demand.

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • SQDE Leadership: Facilitate high-impact daily "Toolbox" meetings focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency metrics.
  • Lean Transformation: Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, DMS) to reduce waste and standardize workflows.
  • Performance Monitoring: Track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), DMS and material yields, implementing rapid corrective actions for any variances.
  • R&D Collaboration: Partner with the Design team on prototyping to ensure new products are optimized for manufacturing feasibility.

Leadership & People Development

  • Cultural Stewardship: Model professional behavioral standards and maintain transparent, open communication across the shop floor.
  • Capability Building: Oversee the Production Skills Matrix; identify training gaps and mentor the next generation of supervisors.
  • Talent Management: Collaborate with People & Culture on strategic recruitment, onboarding, and the annual performance review cycle.
  • KPI Accountability: Establish and monitor departmental KPIs that align with the company’s overarching strategic goals.

Safety, Quality & Asset Management

  • Safety Advocacy: Serve as a lead representative on the OHS Committee,
    ensuring safety protocols are a fundamental part of daily operations.
  • Quality Assurance: Cultivate a "Right First Time" culture,
    overseeing rigorous quality audits to protect the brand’s premium market
    position.
  • Asset Lifecycle: Manage preventative maintenance schedules and develop business cases for Capital Expenditure (CapEx) in new technology.
  • Work Cover: Actively participate in the return-to-work process in collaboration with the RTW Coordinator

What we provide :


We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with:

  • Beautiful work spaces
  • A great team environment who all work as one
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares
  • Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles
  • Development and training opportunities

How to apply :

To apply, please follow the “Apply” link provided.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Jardan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workplaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.

Jardan Australia

About Jardan Australia

Jardan has always revolved around family.

As an Australian family-owned furniture business in operation since 1987, we know there is no machine that can truly replace the hand or the eye. Every Jardan piece is crafted to order in Melbourne, with care and precision, by hand.

We’re a design-led business, and believe that good design has a profound impact on our lives. That’s why we have established the Jardan Lab: a space for our growing team of designers to evolve their ideas, solve design problems, create prototypes, and move our collections through production. We built our name with sofas, chairs, tables and beds, but today our contemporary design thinking and world-leading production are capabilities are about a total living approach, incorporating lighting, textiles, and homewares.

We take inspiration from the relaxed, Australian way of life; expressing contemporary ideas through quality materials. Striving to reduce our environmental footprint and make our products sustainable throughout the entire lifecycle by using quality local materials, reducing waste, and making furniture that truly lasts.

In recent years, our manufacturing has grown to include state of the art machinery , increasing our scope to produce both residential and large scale commercial projects in Australia, Asia, Europe, and America. Modernising our manufacturing process is driven by our vision for quality and sustainability at scale, complimenting the handcrafted elements of our pieces with the efficiency of modern machinery.

With retail stores in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and online, our vision for contemporary Australian living has extended to every part of the process, from the way we conceptualise and design, right through to the way our customers experience our products in store.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Scoresby, AU
Year Founded
1987
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