Manufacturing Recruitment

Australian manufacturers are experiencing significant workforce challenges across multiple operational areas. Trade skill shortages have created upward pressure on wages while extending project timelines. Also, organisations are implementing automation strategies while managing knowledge transfer from experienced personnel who understand legacy systems and processes.

Jenny Barbour specialises in manufacturing recruitment across these complex operational environments. We differentiate between production managers who can successfully implement lean methodologies and those with primarily supervisory experience. Our established systems identify professionals who can deliver operational performance while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards.

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Manufacturing Roles We Specialise In

Executive and Senior Leadership

Leadership drives manufacturing performance, setting standards for safety, efficiency, and output while managing cost and quality.

Chief Operating Officer: Provides overall leadership and strategy across the business.
Head of Operations: Oversees end-to-end operations, ensuring production targets are met.
Head of Manufacturing: Directs manufacturing functions, aligning with strategic objectives.
Site Manager: Manages site operations, compliance, and workforce performance.
Plant Manager: Ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective plant operations.
Operations Manager: Balances daily production demands with long-term efficiency goals.
Manufacturing Manager: Oversees the manufacturing process, focusing on productivity and quality.
Production Manager: Manages production schedules, staff, and outputs.

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Safety and compliance are essential in manufacturing, ensuring workplaces meet rigorous standards.

HSE Manager: Leads workplace safety programs and compliance initiatives.
HSE Coordinator: Supports day-to-day safety and environmental practices.

Supervision and Planning

Frontline managers and planners ensure production remains on track and teams stay focused on their output.

Production Supervisor: Directs daily production teams to meet targets.
Supervisor: Oversees staff and operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Production Planner: Plans resources and schedules to optimise output.
Planning & Scheduling: Develops schedules that balance demand with resources.

Specialist and Technical Roles

Skilled trades and technical experts ensure quality production and continuous improvement.

Fitters & Machinists: Maintain and repair production machinery.
Toolmaker: Designs and produces specialised tools for manufacturing.
Industrial Design: Creates and improves products and processes for efficiency.
Machine Operators: Operate production machinery with precision and care.

Production and Process Roles

Manufacturing success relies on workers who keep production lines moving.

Assembly Line: Performs assembly tasks with speed and accuracy.
Process Worker: Handles specific stages of the production process.
Packers & Fillers: Prepares and packages products for distribution.

Quality, Product and Supply Chain

Quality control and supply chain roles maintain standards and ensure delivery of reliable products.

QA & QC: Maintains product quality through testing and compliance.
Product Management & Development: Guides product design and improvement.
Purchasing: Manages supplier relationships and sourcing of materials.
Store person & Warehousing: Handles storage, stock movement, and logistics.

Sales and Commercial

Manufacturing relies on strong commercial teams to drive market growth and expansion.

Sales: Drives revenue growth through enhanced customer engagement and increased product sales.

Melbourne recruiters servicing the entire city

Level 3, 627 Chapel Street South Yarra VIC 3141

03 9821 5606

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This letter is to advise you that [name withheld for commercial reasons] Group of Companies in Australia has had a close working relationship with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment since September 1998.

In 2001, we formalised our association with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment through a global tendering process of which they were successful and were awarded our “Preferred Supplier” status. Since then we have had no hesitation to extend our contract with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment and plan to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future.

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment has continued to supply us with numerous contractors on both short term and long term tenure. We have always found their candidates of an excellent standard and fit for the requirements we specified. From an administration standpoint, we have always found dealing with the staff of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment to be nothing less than professional in all aspects, which has contributed significantly to a Least Cost of Ownership outcome of our contract management…

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This letter is to advise you that [name withheld for commercial reasons] Group of Companies in Australia has had a close working relationship with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment since September 1998.

In 2001, we formalised our association with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment through a global tendering process of which they were successful and were awarded our “Preferred Supplier” status. Since then we have had no hesitation to extend our contract with Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment and plan to continue doing business with them for the foreseeable future.

Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment has continued to supply us with numerous contractors on both short term and long term tenure. We have always found their candidates of an excellent standard and fit for the requirements we specified. From an administration standpoint, we have always found dealing with the staff of Jenny Barbour IT & Project Recruitment to be nothing less than professional in all aspects, which has contributed significantly to a Least Cost of Ownership outcome of our contract management…