Factory Supervisor

SecureFence Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SecureFence Pty Ltd, part of Crimsafe Group, on the Gold Coast, seeks a hands-on Factory Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing and fabrication operations. You will lead a small team, coordinate production, stock and deliveries, and ensure safety and efficiency.

This leadership role requires strong organisation, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards across the factory and warehouse.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory, warehouse, manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating daily workloads.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with stock control and ordering materials.
• Ability to coordinate production, order preparation and dispatch activities.
• Basic computer skills for stock records and administration.
• Current driver’s licence; forklift licence advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day factory operations.
• Supervise two welders and a truck driver.
• Plan daily workloads and job schedules.
• Manage picking, packing and dispatch of orders.
• Coordinate deliveries with the truck driver.
• Maintain stock levels and conduct stocktakes.
• Order raw materials and supplies.
• Monitor material usage and minimise waste.
• Coordinate movement and maintenance of tools and machinery.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised factory and warehouse.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and workflow.
• Communicate with management, sales and project teams to meet customer requirements.
• Take ownership of factory operations and resolve day-to-day issues.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Stock control

Production planning

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Formation

Trade or fabrication experience

Outils

Forklift

Inventory software

MS Office

Description du poste

Yatala Queensland | SecureFence - Crimsafe Group

Join Crimsafe Group, Australia's safety and security leader. One of Crimsafe Group's companies, SecureFence, is expanding and looking for an experienced and hands‑on Factory Supervisor to oversee the day‑to‑day operations of our manufacturing and fabrication facility on the Gold Coast.

This is a key leadership role for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and enjoys being actively involved in the daily running of a factory. You will oversee a small team, coordinate production and deliveries, manage stock and materials, and ensure the factory operates safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About SecureFence

SecureFence is proudly part of the Crimsafe Group, delivering engineered fencing solutions designed for safety, durability and high performance across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.

We are a leader in the fencing industry across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, providing high‑quality fencing solutions and fabrication services to commercial, civil and government clients. With a strong reputation for reliability, safety and performance, we are looking for the right person to help drive our factory operations as the business continues to grow.

About the Role

As Factory Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall day‑to‑day running of the SecureFence factory, ensuring the team, equipment, stock and materials are organised and operating efficiently.

You will supervise and coordinate two welders and a truck driver, manage the picking and packing of customer orders, oversee stock control and purchasing, and coordinate the movement of tools, equipment and machinery as required.

This is a hands‑on role requiring strong organisational skills, practical problem‑solving abilities and the confidence to manage competing priorities while keeping production and warehouse operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the day‑to‑day factory operations.

Supervise and support a team of two welders and a truck driver, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Plan and coordinate daily workloads, production priorities and job schedules.

Manage the picking, packing and preparation of customer orders to ensure accuracy and timely dispatch.

Coordinate deliveries, collections and transport requirements with the truck driver.

Manage stock control, including monitoring stock levels, conducting stocktakes and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Order raw materials, consumables, tools and other supplies to ensure the factory is adequately stocked.

Monitor material usage and minimise waste, damage and unnecessary costs.

Coordinate the movement, storage and maintenance of tools, machinery and factory equipment.

Maintain a clean, organised and efficient factory, warehouse and storage area.

Ensure workplace health and safety procedures are followed and equipment is used correctly.

Identify opportunities to improve factory processes, productivity and workflow.

Communicate with management, sales and project teams to coordinate priorities and meet customer requirements.

Take ownership of factory operations and proactively resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.

Requirements

Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, manufacturing, fabrication or similar operational environment.

Demonstrated experience supervising staff and coordinating daily workloads.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Experience with stock control, inventory management and ordering materials.

Ability to coordinate production, order preparation and dispatch activities.

A practical understanding of tools, machinery, materials and workshop equipment.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a small team.

A commitment to workplace health and safety, quality and maintaining an organised work environment.

Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Basic computer skills for stock records, ordering and general administration.

A current driver's licence. Forklift licence and relevant trade or fabrication experience would be advantageous.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Takes ownership of the factory and its day‑to‑day performance.

Is proactive, reliable and able to work without constant supervision.

Leads by example and is willing to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed.

Can manage people, materials and competing priorities effectively.

Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in maintaining a safe, tidy and productive workplace.

Communicates well and works collaboratively with the wider business.

Is solutions‑focused and continually looks for ways to improve efficiency and productivity.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience.

An important leadership role within an established and growing business.

The opportunity to take ownership of factory operations and make a real impact.

A supportive team environment within the Crimsafe Group.

Long‑term career development opportunities within a growing Australian