Production Supervisor

RCPA Holdings; Kilmore; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RCPA Holdings in Kilmore, Victoria, is seeking an energetic and motivated Production Supervisor to join our Kilmore team. You will oversee production activities and ensure daily safety, quality and production requirements are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a proven ability to lead a manufacturing team. Experience in dry cast or precast concrete would be an advantage and you will report to the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Experience with dry cast or precast concrete manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong safety, quality focus and ability to lead Lean/5S improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Forklift ticket and valid driver’s licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety processes and protocols are followed and maintained.
• Lead the team to achieve quality and production outcomes.
• Train and develop team members, including supporting training plans and identifying competency gaps.
• Achieve daily production targets and prepare production schedules with the Production Manager and other supervisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery, plant, equipment and production processes.
• Contribute to facility improvements and maintain current work procedures and instructions.
• Work with maintenance teams and contractors to resolve machinery and equipment issues.
• Identify and communicate issues, opportunities and competency gaps with the Production Manager.

Skills

Supervisory

Lean manufacturing

5S

Quality focus

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Team development

Forklift

Drivers licence

Job description

The Opportunity

RCPA is a proudly Australian-owned market leader in reinforced concrete pipe manufacturing, with facilities across Australia’s east coast.

Our products support major infrastructure, civil construction, water and development projects that help build and connect communities. We continue to invest in our people, manufacturing capability and innovation, providing rewarding career opportunities in a stable and growing business.

RCPA is seeking an energetic and motivated Production Supervisor to join our Kilmore team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a proven ability to lead a manufacturing team, solve problems effectively and maintain a strong focus on quality. Experience in dry cast or precast concrete manufacturing would be an advantage.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will oversee production activities and ensure daily safety, quality and production requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring all safety processes and protocols are followed and maintained;

Leading the team to achieve quality and production outcomes;

Training and developing team members, including supporting training plans and identifying competency gaps;

Achieving daily production targets and preparing production schedules with the Production Manager and other supervisors;

Identifying opportunities to improve machinery, plant, equipment and production processes;

Contributing to facility improvements and maintaining current work procedures and instructions;

Working with maintenance teams and contractors to resolve machinery and equipment issues; and

Identifying and communicating issues, opportunities and competency gaps with the Production Manager.

Required Skills and Experience

To be successful, you will ideally have:

At least two years’ experience in a supervisory role, preferably in manufacturing;

Experience in dry cast or precast concrete manufacturing would be an advantage;

The ability to set goals, support employee development and maintain a strong focus on Safety and Quality;

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to implement effective corrective and preventative actions through Lean Manufacturing and 5S implementation

A positive, collaborative and practical approach;

The ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines;

A commitment to continuous improvement, workplace safety and efficient operations;

Strong time management, organisational and communication skills;

High attention to detail and competent computer skills and the ability to learn new systems

The ability to work autonomously, use initiative and organise your workload effectively.

Forklift ticket would be an advantage

Current Drivers Licence will be essential

Why Join RCPA?

At RCPA, we take pride in our work and genuinely care about our people. We offer:

A supportive and positive teamwork culture;

Ongoing training and development;

Career progression opportunities within our growing national business; and

The opportunity to contribute to an innovative and progressive organisation.

A pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing, will be required as part of the recruitment process.

RCPA is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages First Nations people to apply.

Join RCPA and build your career with an Australian leader in reinforced concrete pipe manufacturing and innovation.