Production Supervisor

Brickworks Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charitable partnership with Children’s

Inclusive workplace

Parental leave scheme

Employee recognition programs

Career progression opportunities

EAP support

Staff discounts

Job summary

Brickworks Limited in Rochedale, QLD is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift of up to 12 employees on a hands-on, fast-paced production floor. You will coordinate start-ups, shutdowns and handovers, drive the production schedule, and partner with maintenance, quality and logistics to meet targets while ensuring safety and continuous improvement.

You will promote a culture of safe and reliable brick production, monitor performance, quality and downtime, and report

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing
• Strong leadership to coach and develop employees
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to analyse production data and drive improvements
• Strong communication and shift reporting capabilities
• Collaborative approach across production, maintenance and other teams
• Trade/technical or tertiary qualification is desirable and site licences are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a shift team of up to 12 employees, maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• Plan and coordinate shift activities, labour allocation, start-ups, shutdowns and handovers to safely meet the production schedule.
• Monitor production performance, quality, waste and downtime; respond to variances and report outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental controls and legal obligations.
• Identify hazards and conduct pre-starts and toolbox talks; report incidents promptly.
• Coordinate breakdown and planned maintenance with the maintenance team.
• Collaborate with quality, logistics, sales and other stakeholders to resolve constraints.
• Manage attendance, leave, training, and performance in line with company processes.
• Maintain shift records and required reporting on production, quality, downtime and people information.
• Promote continuous improvement by addressing recurring issues with sustainable actions

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Shift management

Education

Trade/Technical qualification

Job description

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing site in Rochedale, QLD. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will provide visible, hands-on leadership and be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient production of quality brick products. You will lead and develop the shift team, drive the achievement of production targets, and work closely with maintenance, quality, logistics and other support functions to ensure smooth site operations.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Roster

• Sunday to Tuesday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 6:00 am – 12:00pm
• Flexibility is required to support production and operational requirements as needed.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Lead, coach and support a shift team of up to 12 employees, setting clear expectations and maintaining a visible presence on the production floor.
• Plan and coordinate shift activities, labour allocation, start-ups, shutdowns and handovers to safely achieve the production schedule.
• Monitor production performance, product quality, waste, downtime and other key measures; respond to variances and communicate results and actions.
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements, standard operating procedures, quality systems, environmental controls and relevant legal obligations.
• Identify hazards, verify critical controls, conduct pre-start and toolbox discussions, and ensure incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions are promptly reported and investigated.
• Coordinate breakdown response and planned maintenance with the maintenance team, including safe isolation, access and return-to-service activities.
• Work collaboratively with quality, maintenance, logistics, sales and other stakeholders to resolve constraints and meet customer requirements.
• Manage attendance, leave, training, competency, performance and conduct matters consistently and in accordance with company processes.
• Maintain accurate shift records and complete required reporting, including production, quality, downtime, safety and people information.
• Promote continuous improvement by engaging the team, analysing recurring issues and implementing sustainable actions that improve safety, quality, reliability, cost and productivity.

Success Requirements

• Previous experience leading teams in a manufacturing, production, processing or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop employees.
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced operational setting.
• The ability to analyse production data and use insights to improve performance and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence in conducting shift briefings, handovers and operational reporting.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across production, maintenance and support teams.
• A trade, technical or tertiary qualification (desirable) and/or relevant industry experience. Current site-relevant licences or certifications are advantageous.

Why join us?

• Charitable Partnership: Proudly support Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI).
• Inclusivity: We value diversity and maintain an inclusive workplace.
• Family Support: Enjoy our company parental leave scheme.
• Recognition: Celebrate success with Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs.
• Growth: Ongoing education, training, and career progression opportunities for all employees.
• Support: Access support programs for you and your family through our EAP provider.
• Discounts: Product Discounts are provided for staff and family and friends of staff.

Who we are

Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of the world’s best-known building material brands. Recognised globally as leading manufacturers of quality building products, our brands continue to build their reputation for delivering top quality. We lead through style and product innovation, creating materials for beautiful environments.

With a broad product portfolio of manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, Brickworks Building Products is uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry.

Part of the Brickworks Group, Austral Bricks has a proud history of brickmaking spanning over 100 years. Founded in 1908, Austal Bricks is Australia’s largest, best-known and most efficient clay brick and paver manufacturer. The company has a well-established national presence with manufacturing and sales facilities in every state. It has long been at the forefront of product innovation and efficient, sustainable production.