Industrial Coatings Production Supervisor

Universal Coatings WA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stable position

Supportive management team

Opportunity to grow into a larger oper

Competitive salary package based on经验

Company vehicle, phone and fuel card

Positive team environment with modern

Job summary

Universal Coatings WA in Perth is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our powder coating, spray painting and abrasive blasting operations. You will oversee daily workshop activities, coordinate labour and workflow, ensure safe, efficient delivery of high-quality coatings, and work closely with management and production teams to optimise throughput.

This hands-on leadership role rewards initiative, organisational excellence and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production supervision or workshop leadership role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Experience managing workflow and production schedules.
• Proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
• Experience within powder coating, abrasive blasting, industrial painting or protective coatings industries essential.
• Current forklift licence and experience essential.
• Rigging and dogging experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
• Allocate labour and manage workflow across multiple departments
• Monitor production schedules and delivery deadlines
• Liaise with customers and co-ordinate works in accordance with customer requirements and schedules
• Inspect all items prior to work commencing to ensure no fabrication or corrosion issues
• Ensure quality standards and coating specifications are maintained
• Lead and support workshop staff across powder coating, spray painting and blasting operations
• Assist with staff training, performance and accountability
• Identify production bottlenecks and help improve efficiency
• Ensure safe work practices and housekeeping standards are maintained
• Coordinate with office and estimating staff regarding job priorities and scheduling
• Assist with continuous improvement and operational systems

Skills

Staff leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Workflow management

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team motivation

Forklift licence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to join our growing industrial coatings business in Perth.

Operating for over 20 years, we are a well-established and respected provider of powder coating, spray painting and abrasive blasting services across a wide range of industries including mining, construction, infrastructure and manufacturing.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced workshop environment and takes pride in running an organised, productive and high‑quality operation.

About the Role

The Production Supervisor will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate labour and workflow, and help ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will work closely with management, estimating and production teams to maintain workflow, improve efficiencies and support a positive workshop culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
• Allocate labour and manage workflow across multiple departments
• Monitor production schedules and delivery deadlines
• Liaise with customers and co‑ordinate works in accordance with customer requirements and schedules
• Inspect all items prior to work commencing to ensure no fabrication or corrosion issues
• Ensure quality standards and coating specifications are maintained
• Lead and support workshop staff across powder coating, spray painting and blasting operations
• Assist with staff training, performance and accountability
• Identify production bottlenecks and help improve efficiency
• Ensure safe work practices and housekeeping standards are maintained
• Coordinate with office and estimating staff regarding job priorities and scheduling
• Assist with continuous improvement and operational systems

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a production supervision or workshop leadership role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to lead and motivate staff
• Experience managing workflow and production schedules
• A proactive and solutions‑focused attitude
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Experience within powder coating, abrasive blasting, industrial painting or protective coatings industries essential
• Current forklift licence and experience essential
• Rigging and dogging experience beneficial

What We Offer

• Long‑term stable position with an established business
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to grow into a larger operational leadership role
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Company vehicle, phone and fuel card
• Positive team environment with modern workshop facilities