Production Supervisor

DRiV; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Monroe Australia, part of DRiV, is seeking a Production Supervisor at our Clovelly Park, Adelaide facility to lead the afternoon shift and support day shift operations. This is a hands-on, 60+ strong manufacturing leadership role focused on safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive Lean initiatives, coach large teams, and ensure operational excellence across multiple production areas, while aligning with P3 principles and company safety

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of production supervision/management experience.
• Experience leading 60+ employees in high-volume production.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, 8D, RCA experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 60+ employee manufacturing team and manage shifts.
• Oversee daily production schedules and resources.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Implement standard work and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Recognised Trade Qualification

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

High-Performance Manufacturing Teams | Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Global Automotive Brand

Monroe Australia is seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Supervisor to join our Clovelly Park, Adelaide manufacturing facility to support our continued growth.

This newly created leadership position will play a key role in establishing and leading our afternoon shift while supporting day shift operations to drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across the site.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with proven experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing environment.

About the Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a workforce of 60+ employees, ensuring operational excellence through strong leadership, disciplined manufacturing processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will be expected to drive Lean Manufacturing principles, improve production performance, eliminate waste, and develop high-performing teams while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a manufacturing team of 60+ employees across multiple production areas.


• Manage daily production schedules and resources to achieve operational targets.


• Drive accountability, engagement, and performance across all levels of the production team.


• Conduct performance management, employee development, succession planning, and workforce capability building.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the plant.


• Drive implementation and sustainability of: 5S Workplace Organisation, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma Methodologies, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Programs


• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase throughput, and minimise downtime.


• Facilitate continuous improvement projects and cross-functional problem-solving activities.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and improve key manufacturing metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery Performance, Scrap and Rework


• Ensure production processes meet customer and business requirements.


• Drive adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and manufacturing disciplines.


• Lead investigations into quality concerns and production issues.


• Utilise structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D and Root Cause Analysis.


• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and sustained.


• Champion a strong safety-first culture.


• Ensure compliance with all WHS legislation, company procedures, and safe work practices.


• Lead safety observations, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.


• Build strong working relationships with employees, union representatives, and leadership teams.


• Create disciplines, accountability, and support systems aligned to Tenneco's P3 (People, Performance, Pride) Management System.


• Promote collaboration and teamwork across departments while developing future leaders within the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role.


• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams of 60+ employees with excellent communication skills


• Experience working within a high-volume, continuous manufacturing environment.


• Strong experience implementing and driving Lean Manufacturing systems.


• Demonstrated experience with 5S Methodology, Six Sigma, 8D Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Programs, KPI-driven manufacturing environments


• Strong understanding of manufacturing performance metrics and operational excellence frameworks.


• High level computer literacy is essential, with experience using SAP or a similar ERP system within a manufacturing environment highly regarded

Qualifications

• Recognised Trade Qualification and/or tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.

Additional Skills

• Sound understanding of WHS legislation and safe work practices


• Flexibility to support both day and afternoon shift operations as required.

Why Join Monroe Australia?

• Competitive salary package with an opportunity to lead and influence a large manufacturing workforce who is globally recognised automotive manufacturer.


• Strong leadership support and career development opportunities.


• Stable business with long-term growth plans with a collaborative, performance-focused culture and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements and leave a lasting impact.

About Monroe Australia

Monroe Australia is part of DRiV, the aftermarket and ride performance division of Tenneco — a global leader in automotive components and systems.

Operating from our Adelaide manufacturing facility, Monroe has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality ride control solutions to the Australian market. Backed by the scale, innovation, and global capability of Tenneco, we combine local manufacturing expertise with global strength.

If you're a proven manufacturing leader with experience driving Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and leading large-scale production teams, we would love to hear from you.