You will:

- Be responsible for managing the repair and overhaul of equipment at minimal cost and delivering the projects on time and within budget.

- Coordinate the work of sub-contractors, ensuring work that is outsourced is performed within the contractual agreement

- Apply , use and improve quality management systems

- Maintain sales forecasts and apply them to production schedules

- Maintain records of production levels and monitor and improve processes, ensuring you achieve all project requirements according to contractual agreements.

You'll need five years trade experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment coupled with experience or exposure to production planning. You'll require skills in project management, heavy engineering, estimating, reporting, quality management systems, EHS, cost control, sourcing / pricing materials, negotiation and organisation skills.

Computer literacy is important, and experience in SAP and MS Project is advantageous.

Initial enquiries may be directed in complete confidence to Sarah Skillen on 4935 3500. Alternatively, you may send through your resume to newcastle@forsytheserecruitment.com.au.