Afternoon Shift Supervisor

Private Advertiser; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EDGE Building Products in Caversham, Perth WA is seeking an experienced Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our production team on the factory floor. You will drive safety, quality and productivity while coordinating daily shift activities and supporting maintenance, warehouse and management teams.

The role focuses on supervising roll forming operations, achieving production targets, reducing downtime and mentoring staff.

Formación

• Previous experience supervising production teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating and supervising roll forming lines (essential).
• Experience within steel processing or related building products industries.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Hands-on approach with ability to lead from the factory floor.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise afternoon shift production employees.
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance and workplace standards.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate operational priorities effectively.
• Coach and develop team members to improve capability and performance.
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Monitor daily production targets and schedules; address issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimise labour utilisation.

Conocimientos

Supervision

Roll forming

Leadership

Safety compliance

Manufacturing operations

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

Afternoon Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations

EDGE Building Products | Caversham, Perth WA | Full-time

Afternoon Shift | Monday to Friday

Competitive salary based on experience

Lead the shift. Support your team. Drive performance.

EDGE Building Products is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our production team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

This role is critical to maintaining safe, efficient and productive operations during our afternoon shift. You will be responsible for leading production employees, ensuring quality standards are achieved, maintaining a strong safety culture and delivering production targets.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be a visible leader on the factory floor who can motivate teams, solve problems and ensure operational standards are consistently met.

Experience in roll forming is essential for this role.

The Role

As the Afternoon Shift Supervisor, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day shift operations, ensuring production schedules are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.

You will lead by example, provide hands‑on support to your team and work closely with maintenance, warehouse and management teams to keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

Lead and supervise afternoon shift production employees.

Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance and workplace standards.

Conduct shift handovers and communicate operational priorities effectively.

Coach, mentor and develop team members to improve capability and performance.

Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

Safety and Compliance

Drive compliance with all workplace health and safety requirements.

Conduct regular safety observations and hazard identification.

Investigate incidents and near misses and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Ensure employees follow safe work procedures and standard operating procedures.

Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.

Production and Quality Performance

Ensure daily production targets and schedules are achieved.

Monitor quality standards and address issues promptly.

Minimise downtime and production interruptions through proactive supervision.

Monitor labour utilisation, waste and productivity performance.

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Operational Coordination

Coordinate staffing, machine utilisation and workflow throughout the shift.

Work closely with maintenance teams to address equipment issues.

Escalate production risks and operational issues when required.

Ensure accurate reporting of shift performance, downtime and production results.

Support the Production Manager in achieving operational and business objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience supervising production teams within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience operating and supervising roll forming lines (essential).

Experience within steel processing, sheet metal manufacturing, roofing products, building products or related industries.

Strong leadership and people‑management skills.

A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead from the factory floor.

Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.

Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety, quality and productivity standards.

Current forklift licence highly regarded.

What Success Looks Like

Safe and productive shift operations.

Production targets consistently achieved.

Strong team engagement and accountability.

High‑quality product output with minimal rework.

Effective shift communication and reporting.

Reduced downtime and improved operational efficiency.

Excellent housekeeping and safety standards across the production area.

Why Join EDGE Building Products?

EDGE Building Products is a growing Australian manufacturer committed to investing in its people, products and processes.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your leadership will make a visible impact. You will work with an experienced management team, contribute to operational improvements and help develop a high‑performing manufacturing workforce.