Manufacturing Superintendent/Leader

Local Workforce Hire; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Workforce Hire is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Superintendent to oversee daily operations, lead a team and ensure the efficient production, movement, storage and dispatch of paper based items. This is a hands-on LEAN leadership role with a focus on safety and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of leadership experience in manufacturing, with LEAN/AGILE or similar quality improvement experience, and a strong emphasis on safety, organization,

Qualifications

• Three years of leadership manufacturing experience.
• Experience with LEAN, Agile or other quality improvement programs.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations.
• Supervise and develop manufacturing staff to achieve targets.
• Coordinate stock production, inventory accuracy and warehouse organisation.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Executive management and other departments to meet business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean

Agile

Quality improvement

Workplace safety

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Continuous improvement

Job description

Location: Laverton North
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: $100K to $130 Package (Depending on experience)

About the Role

Local Workforce Hire is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Superintendent to oversee daily operations, lead a team and ensure the efficient production, movement, storage and dispatch of paper based items.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on LEAN Leader who understands the importance of leadership, operational efficiency, workplace safety, inventory management, team performance, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead, supervise and develop manufacturing staff to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate stock production, control, inventory accuracy and warehouse organisation.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety procedures.
• Monitor productivity, identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Executive management and other departments to meet business requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Three years of leadership manufacturing experience.
• Experience with LEAN, Agile or other quality improvement programs.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Apply?

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to take ownership.
• Join an organisation focused on operational excellence and teamwork.