Manufacturing Supervisor

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

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to join a Perth-based manufacturer specialising in modular homes, timber and light-steel frames, trusses, and flooring systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing daily production, quality, safety and people across assigned bays or production lines. You’ll work closely with the Manufacturing Manager to deliver production targets while helping build stronger systems and processes for the future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a team of 8+ and managing daily production output
• Allocating tasks and ensuring materials and drawings are ready
• Monitoring quality, production and safety standards
• Reading and interpreting architectural and structural drawings
• Maintaining standard work and 5S across production areas
• Managing attendance, performance and team development
• Conducting pre-starts and toolbox talks
• Identifying issues early and reporting production delays
• Completing daily production and performance reports

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years’ experience in timber frame, light-steel framing, modular or residential construction
• 2+ years’ experience as a Leading Hand or Supervisor
• Experience leading diverse or multicultural production teams would be highly regarded
• 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

What’s in it for you:

• Hands-on leadership role with genuine responsibility
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding manufacturing operation
• Be part of building improved production systems and processes
• Opportunity to develop your team and progress with the business