Factory /OPS Manager -Kysna at Lynne Harris Recruitment

The Role

• The Factory Manager will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations for custom and production-line recreational vehicles. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning chassis prep, cabinetry/carpentry, 12V/240V electrical systems, plumbing, body fitment, quality assurance, and final delivery.
• Your primary mandate is ensuring production targets are met on time, within budget, and to strict automotive and residential safety compliance standards.

Skills and Experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Assembly Management

• Operations Leadership: including production, quality control, supply chain, maintenance, and engineering.
• Financial Accountability: profit and loss, manage operating budgets, and reduce costs without lowering product quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce strict health and safety rules and meet all local laws and industry standards.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the team.
• Monitor daily plant output.

Quality Control & Safety Compliance

• Enforce rigorous quality checks that the vehicles meets industry standards.
• Ensure full compliance with automotive safety standards, vehicle registration guidelines, and electrical/gas safety certifications.
• Drive root-cause analysis (RCA) on defect trends and warranty claims to improve build standards.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Coordination
• Manage long-lead components (chassis supply, appliances, specialized fiberglass panels, solar/battery systems).
• Prevent production halts.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead floor supervisors, team leads, tradespeople and assembly technicians.

Financial & Resource Planning

Control plant operational expenditure.

• Evaluate and justify capital expenditure.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS PROFILE

• 5–10 years factory management as well as operations and manufacturing within commercial vehicle, marine, or modular construction.
• Technical Knowledge of DC/AC power systems, automotive body design, gas/plumbing standards, and cabinetry/CNC operations.
• Proven track record with high-variability manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management.

Deadline:3rd October,2026