Production Manager – PCB Processing & Metal Recovery

ReCircuit is an Australian electronics recycling and materials recovery business. We process printed circuit boards and other electronic materials to recover valuable metal-bearing products and support the circular economy. We are seeking a practical, technically capable Production Manager to lead our processing operation as we expand towards two daily shifts and a team of six, including this position. Reporting to the Director overseeing site operations, you will manage production planning, people, equipment, quality and operating costs. This role combines responsibility for operational performance with an active presence on the factory floor.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules, throughput targets and processing priorities across both shifts.
• Allocate people, equipment and materials to meet production requirements.
• Manage staff rosters, training, onboarding, performance and shift handovers.
• Monitor production costs and manage expenditure within approved budgets and purchasing limits.
• Monitor material inputs, output quality, recovery rates, equipment availability and productivity.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, external servicing and equipment repairs.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new processing equipment.
• Maintain and improve operating procedures, production records and reporting.
• Implement workplace safety requirements, risk controls and safe material-handling practices.
• Identify improvements that increase capacity, reduce downtime and improve recovery.
• Report operational performance and recommend equipment and process improvements to the directors.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience managing production or industrial processing operations, including responsibility for people, resources and performance.
• A relevant qualification in engineering, manufacturing, operations management or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical or electromechanical understanding and the ability to work effectively with maintenance specialists.
• Experience developing production schedules, managing costs and monitoring operational results.
• Proven ability to lead, train and develop a small team.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting, quality improvement and workplace safety.
• Clear communication, sound record-keeping and confidence using spreadsheets and production data.
• Willingness to work on-site and coordinate operations across a two-shift schedule.

Experience in electronics manufacturing, recycling, metal recovery or materials processing would be advantageous.

Why join ReCircuit?

• Take ownership of production in a growing Australian business.
• Work directly with the founders and influence operational decisions.
• Help develop our team, processing capability and production systems.
• Contribute to recovering valuable materials from electronic waste.