Hands-On Production Supervisor – Brick Manufacturing Lead

Brickworks Building Products; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charitable partnership

Inclusive workplace

Parental leave

Recognition programs

Career progression

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Brickworks Building Products in Rochedale, QLD is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift in a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will coach up to 12-strong team, coordinate start-ups and shutdowns, monitor safety, quality and efficiency, and collaborate with maintenance, quality and logistics.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on continuous improvement, and adherence to site procedures; a proactive mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing, production, or industrial settings.
• Strong leadership that can coach, develop staff.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyse production data to drive improvements.
• Strong communication for shift briefings and reporting.
• Collaborative approach across production and maintenance teams.
• Trade, technical or tertiary qualification desirable; site licenses advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a shift team of up to 12, with clear expectations.
• Plan shift activities, labour, start-ups, shutdowns and handovers.
• Monitor production performance, quality, waste and downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, SOPs, quality systems and environmental controls.
• Coordinate breakdown response and planned maintenance with the team.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, logistics and sales to resolve constraints.
• Maintain shift records and required reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Production Planning

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Trade/technical qualification

Job description

Brickworks Building Products in Rochedale, QLD is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift in a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will coach up to 12-strong team, coordinate start-ups and shutdowns, monitor safety, quality and efficiency, and collaborate with maintenance, quality and logistics.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a focus on continuous improvement, and adherence to site procedures; a proactive mindset is essential for success.