Are you a hands-on leader who builds high-performing teams and delivers results?

At Briteforce, we’re looking for a capable and confident Manager to lead our production fitting department. This is your chance to shape team culture, inspire excellence and champion safety, all while delivering on key operational outcomes.

About the Role

As Fitting Manager, you will lead a high-performance trade team, driving accountability, communication and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll manage day-to-day workflow, oversee safety and compliance and develop your team to operate at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Development

Build and maintain a high performance culture focused on ownership, safety and quality.

Coach and mentor staff through regular feedback, SMART performance plans and structured reviews.

Lead from the front — set clear expectations and help your team rise to meet them.

Run weekly team meetings and toolbox talks that align the team around goals and behaviours.

Communication & Cross-Team Alignment

Be the key contact for fitting operations, resolving issues, answering questions and escalating where needed.

Liaise closely with operations, scheduling, QA and HR to ensure alignment across departments.

Ensure your team always understands what’s expected and why it matters.

Operational Execution

Manage production workflow to meet daily/weekly/monthly targets.

Tackle bottlenecks and challenges with proactive problem solving and process improvements.

Oversee machine and tool maintenance as per the scheduled maintenance plan.

Safety & Compliance

Promote and lead a safety first culture.

Lead by example during safety audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.

Deliver weekly toolbox talks and safety training aligned with the site calendar.

What You’ll Bring

✅ Must-Haves:

5+ years’ leadership or supervisory experience in a mechanical trade or production setting.

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead and lift team performance.

Sound understanding of safety systems, compliance and workshop operations.

A current and valid Australian driver’s licence.

Permanent right to work in Australia.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workshop management systems.

🌟 Highly Regarded:

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitter).

Frontline management qualifications.

Experience with ERP systems (Pronto preferred).

HRWL (LF) and Working at Heights ticket.

What Sets You Apart

Leadership: You set the tone for professionalism, energy and standards.

Communication: You’re clear, consistent and respectful — even when delivering tough feedback.

Accountability: You hold yourself and your team to high standards and follow through.

Problem-Solving: You take ownership, act decisively and learn from challenges.

Culture-Builder: You take pride in developing others and fostering a high-performance, team-first environment.

Why Work at Briteforce?

Lead a capable and committed trade team ready to go to the next level.

Join a business that rewards accountability, continuous improvement and excellence.

Contribute to meaningful operational results in a role with real responsibility and visibility.

Supportive leadership team, structured systems and room for growth.