Production Manager

Jayco is Australia’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, proudly designing and building quality products for Australian and New Zealand markets for 52 years. Jayco continues to grow in a changing market, creating exciting opportunities for experienced leaders to make an impact. We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead a large production team at our Dandenong South site in Melbourne. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct influence over output, quality, safety, productivity and delivery across the Motorhomes and Campervans departments.

About the Role

You’ll oversee production operations in Motorhomes and Campervans, bringing people, processes and materials together to meet daily and weekly plans. With accountability for output, quality, safety, productivity and delivery, you’ll work closely with supervisors, team leaders and team members to keep production running safely and efficiently.

There’s real scope to improve how the department performs. You’ll use production data, line balancing and lean manufacturing practices to remove constraints, reduce waste and lift labour efficiency. You’ll also support the smooth introduction of new products and processes to the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support production supervisors, team leaders and a large team to achieve output and delivery requirements.




• Coordinate daily and weekly schedules, manage priorities and maintain a steady operational rhythm across the department.




• Review performance, track key measures and act quickly on issues affecting labour efficiency, quality or delivery.




• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, including better production flow, layouts, set-ups and line balance.




• Work with R&D, Planning and Quality to introduce new products, processes and models smoothly to the production floor.




• Promote a strong safety culture, identify and resolve hazards, and reinforce safe work practices and PPE requirements.




• Build a quality-focused team, prevent defects and rework, and ensure work meets specifications and customer expectations.




• Manage labour, waste, stock and equipment use, ensuring materials and tools are available where and when they are needed.

About You

You’re an experienced leader who knows how to bring people, plans and production together. You set clear expectations, respond quickly to issues and create a culture where teams work safely and take pride in quality.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading large production teams.




• A track record of improving production processes, productivity and performance.




• A strong focus on output, quality, safety, productivity and delivery.




• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, line balancing or production flow improvements.




• Confidence using production KPIs, labour plans and schedules to spot issues and drive timely action.




• Proven people leadership, coaching and communication skills across all levels of a business.




• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills, with a practical approach to challenges on the factory floor.

Why Lead Production at Jayco

At Jayco, your influence will be visible on the factory floor and in every RV that leaves the line. You’ll work with supervisors, team leaders and support teams to make production safer, smoother and more reliable, leading improvements with a direct link to output, quality and customer delivery.

Make Melbourne your base in one of the world’s most liveable cities, known for its food, sport and arts, with coast and countryside within easy reach.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership opportunity with Jayco, Australia’s leading RV manufacturer, leading a large team and influencing safety, quality, productivity and delivery.




• A 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday off.




• 4 weeks’ annual leave, 24 rostered days off and public holidays.




• The opportunity to grow with an established business that continues to expand.




• Recognition through service awards and the monthly Values Champion program.

Make the Move to Australia

Planning a move from the UK? Relocation assistance and employer-sponsored visa opportunities are available to suitable candidates, subject to role and visa eligibility. We’ll discuss the support available with shortlisted applicants.