Lead Manufacturing Supervisor - Timber & Modular

Wood Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Perth-based manufacturer specialising in modular homes, timber and light-steel frames, trusses, and flooring systems is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily production, quality, safety and people across assigned bays, working with the Manufacturing Manager to hit targets and improve systems.

You will lead a team of 8+, allocate tasks, read drawings, monitor standards, manage attendance and toolbox talks, and contribute to building

Qualifications

• 5+ years in timber frame, light-steel framing or modular residential construction.
• 2+ years as Leading Hand or Supervisor.
• Experience leading diverse or multicultural production teams.
• Experience leading a team of 8 or more.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8+ and manage daily production output.
• Allocate tasks and ensure materials and drawings are ready.
• Monitor quality, production and safety standards.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Maintain standard work and 5S across production areas.
• Manage attendance, performance and team development.
• Conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks.
• Identify issues early and report production delays.
• Complete daily production and performance reports.

Skills

Timber framing

Light-steel framing

Modular construction

Residential construction

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Quality & safety

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

A Perth-based manufacturer specialising in modular homes, timber and light-steel frames, trusses, and flooring systems is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily production, quality, safety and people across assigned bays, working with the Manufacturing Manager to hit targets and improve systems.

You will lead a team of 8+, allocate tasks, read drawings, monitor standards, manage attendance and toolbox talks, and contribute to building