Afternoon Shift Supervisor

KG Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Ongoing training

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Mesh & Bar is seeking an experienced Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead the afternoon shift across mesh, rebar and prefabricated products at Glendenning. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead three team leaders and ensure safety, quality and on‑time production.

You will oversee machine operators, coordinate raw material staging and drive continuous improvement on bottlenecks while maintaining compliance with WHS and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing supervisory roles.
• Experience in steel reinforcement or similar manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read bending schedules and production orders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production across rebar benders and cutting/coil lines.
• Review production schedules, allocate tasks and achieve KPIs.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure safety and quality requirements are followed.
• Coach and support operators and material handlers on the floor.
• Monitor production flow, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and minimise downtime.

Skills

Team leadership

On-floor supervision

Production planning

Reading schedules

WH&S knowledge

Tools

ASA Systems

Forklift operation

Gantry crane

Job description

AFTERNOON SHIFT SUPERVISOR – REINFORCEMENT PRODUCTION | GLENDENNING

Lead from the floor. Drive production. Develop your team leaders.

Mesh & Bar is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our afternoon shift in Glendenning across mesh, rebar and prefabricated products.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead three working team leaders across Light Bars, Heavy Bars and Loading. You will:

• Overseeing daily production across rebar benders, shear lines and off‑coil machines (MEP)
• Reviewing production schedules, allocating tasks and ensuring daily targets and KPIs are achieved
• Coordinating the staging of raw materials, including steel coils and bar stock, and ensuring finished goods are correctly tagged and stored
• Monitoring production flow, identifying bottlenecks and troubleshooting operational or mechanical issues to minimise downtime
• Leading pre‑shift toolbox talks and ensuring all WHS, PPE and safety requirements are followed
• Identifying and reporting hazards and supporting the investigation of incidents and near misses
• Supervising, coaching and supporting machine operators, fabricators and material handlers
• Managing attendance, rosters, timesheets, performance and day‑to‑day team issues
• Ensuring employees receive appropriate on‑the‑job training and cross‑training
• Monitoring product quality against engineering drawings, customer specifications and production requirements
• Addressing quality issues, including stopping production where required and supporting NCRs and corrective actions
• Completing detailed shift reports covering production output, maintenance requirements and labour hours
• Conducting a thorough handover with the morning shift supervisor and ensuring outstanding issues are clearly communicated
• Ensuring machinery is safely shut down and the facility is secure at the end of the shift

About You

• 3-5 years’ experience as a manufacturing supervisor or senior team leader
• Steel reinforcement or similar manufacturing experience
• Experience leading team leaders while staying active on the floor
• Ability to read bending schedules and production orders
• Strong understanding of WHS, plus basic computer and production system skills

Desirable:

• machine operation experience
• LF Forklift Licence
• gantry crane experience
• First Aid, and experience with ASA Systems

Why Join Us?

• Full-time, ongoing role
• Afternoon shift, currently 2:30 PM - 10:36 PM (hours may vary with business needs)
• Supportive team, ongoing training and real career growth

Mesh & Bar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and may be required to undertake relevant, role‑appropriate pre‑employment screening.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at any stage, please let us know.