Production Shift Manager / Supervisor
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Job Description
We're partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer that supplies essential infrastructure products across multiple industries. With a strong reputation for quality, safety and continuous improvement, they're looking for a hands‑on Production Shift Manager / Supervisor to lead an afternoon shift team and drive performance across a busy manufacturing operation. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a high performing team, and creating smooth and consistent production outcomes working in a supportive and stable environment.
What's in it for You- Competitive salary offering over $105,000K per year
- Permanent full-time opportunity from day one
- Located in the Stapylton area
- Monday to Friday afternoon shift
- Join a well-established manufacturing business with long‑term job security
- Supportive leadership team with genuine career growth and progression opportunities
- Work in a safety‑first environment that values continuous improvement
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee the afternoon shift, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to a high‑quality standard.
- Leading and coaching Production Operators and Leading Hands
- Coordinating daily production activities to meet customer demand
- Monitoring safety, quality and production performance throughout the shift
- Conducting daily toolbox meetings and shift handovers
- Working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams to minimise downtime and resolve production issues
- Managing attendance, performance and employee development
- Ensuring production reporting, ERP transactions and shift documentation are completed accurately
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing floor
We're looking for an experienced Production Manager or Supervisor who enjoys leading and creating and maintaining a high‑performing team.
- Previous experience leading production teams within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of WHS, quality systems and continuous improvement principles
- Experience coordinating labour, equipment and production schedules
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems and production reporting
- A proactive approach with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
- Confidence managing performance, coaching employees and driving accountability
Our client is a respected Australian manufacturer supplying critical products into infrastructure and industrial markets. With significant investment in their people, equipment and processes, they offer a stable workplace where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.
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