Production Supervisor

BX MAX Door Solutions; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BX MAX Door Solutions is seeking a Factory Supervisor to lead hands-on carpentry and manufacturing activities on the Gold Coast. You will read drawings, measure and assemble timber products, operate tools and equipment safely, and provide practical guidance to the team.

You will help coordinate production, resolve issues, and uphold quality and safety standards. Your role includes conducting toolbox talks, planning stock takes, and reporting to management on production capacity, scheduling and

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in building, construction or metal fabrication trade.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hands-on carpentry, manufacturing and trade work, including preparing, constructing and assembling timber crates, pallets, door frames, frameworks and associated products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, workshop drawings, plans and technical specifications to determine materials, measurements, dimensions and construction methods.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape, prepare and assemble timber, plywood, sheet materials, plastics, metals, rubber and composite materials.
• Use carpentry hand tools, power tools, workshop equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Inspect materials, components and completed products to ensure required dimensions, specifications, workmanship, durability, presentation and quality standards are met.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and practical assistance to factory employees, including demonstrating safe work methods, tool operation and assembly techniques.
• Assist with coordinating factory activities and resolving production issues, referring matters requiring management intervention to the Production Manager.
• Participate in Toolbox Talks and support communication about workplace safety, quality and productivity.
• Assist with planning and completing periodic stocktakes of the factory and service vehicle.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, OHSE requirements and management plan.
• Complete pre-start inspections and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Carpentry

Manufacturing

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Tools

MYOB Advanced

Job description

As Factory Supervisor, you will combine hands-on carpentry and manufacturing expertise with day-to-day coordination of factory activities. You will help deliver quality timber products, door frames, crates, pallets and associated components while supporting safe, efficient and productive operations. The role involves providing technical guidance to team members, maintaining strong customer focus and escalating significant production or workplace matters to the appropriate manager.

Key responsibilities

Undertake hands-on carpentry, manufacturing and trade work, including preparing, constructing and assembling timber crates, pallets, door frames, frameworks and associated products.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, workshop drawings, plans and technical specifications to determine materials, measurements, dimensions and construction methods.

Measure, mark, cut, shape, prepare and assemble timber, plywood, sheet materials, plastics, metals, rubber and composite materials.

Use carpentry hand tools, power tools, workshop equipment and machinery safely and effectively.

Select and use appropriate fasteners, fixings, clamps, jigs and fixtures to securely join and assemble materials.

Inspect materials, components and completed products to ensure required dimensions, specifications, workmanship, durability, presentation and quality standards are met.

Provide day-to-day technical guidance and practical assistance to factory employees, including demonstrating safe work methods, tool operation and assembly techniques.

Assist with coordinating factory activities and resolving production issues, referring matters requiring management intervention to the Production Manager.

Participate in Toolbox Talks and support communication about workplace safety, quality and productivity.

Assist with selecting and ordering materials and consumables, recording materials used and completing relevant production paperwork.

Assist with planning and completing periodic stocktakes of the factory and service vehicle.

Comply with company policies, procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and the OHSE Management Plan.

Complete pre-start inspections, wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Handle and store materials, tools, machinery and manufactured products appropriately, and promptly report hazards, incidents, injuries, equipment faults and property damage.

Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, management, internal customers and external customers, supporting timely, quality assembly and high product presentation standards.

Provide timely information on production programmes, capacities, forecasts and requirements to internal business units and Head Office.

Participate in training, performance reviews and backup arrangements to support operational continuity.

Report concerns to the Manager and refer significant industrial relations matters to Human Resources or the Chief Executive Officer.

Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Production Manager or Business Manager.

What we're looking for

Skills commensurate with at least three years' experience in a building, construction or metal fabrication trade.

A current valid driver's licence.

Strong technical, problem-solving, coordination and communication skills.

Good time management and the ability to set priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

Experience using MYOB Advanced or similar financial MRP or ERP software is preferred.

A practical, safety-focused approach with the ability to maintain quality, productivity and high standards of workmanship.

The ability to provide technical guidance, support team members and contribute positively to factory operations.