Production - Supervisor

Ridley Corporation; Narangba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Ability to visualise and implement improvement programs.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience with continuous improvement programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated people leader and able to build credibility with team members.
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, control and measurement methodologies.
• Experience managing, leading and developing employees in a production environment.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S and Environmental policies and standards.
• Experience in safety & quality management systems.
• Current driver’s license.
• Certificate IV (or above) in management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all OHS/WHS legislation and Ridley’s systems; promote a safe workplace and investigate incidents.
• Maintain accurate production SOPs and ensure team members are trained and performing to expectations.
• Manage plant resources to meet production targets, plan shutdowns and cleaning; drive continuous improvement with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Adhere to quality systems (RMP) and ensure full traceability of products; support quality and commercial teams.
• Provide out-of-hours support for operational issues and contribute to developing operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Improvement programs

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Production planning

Team development

OH&S knowledge

Safety & quality management

Driver's license

Management certificate

Education

Certificate IV in management

Job description

What's on offer?

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team in Narangba. Reporting to the site manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe work environment, meeting production targets, maintaining budget control, and managing resources efficiently. The role involves overseeing maintenance, quality assurance, and inventory management, as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In return for your skills and commitment, Ridley offers a supportive team environment, great culture and excellent benefits.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

• Adhere to all OHS/WHS legislation and Ridley’s OHS&E systems by promoting a safe workplace, reporting hazards and incidents, and supporting health and safety initiatives. Ensure proper use of equipment and follow up on safety incidents with thorough investigations and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate production SOPs and ensure team members are skilled, trained, and performing to expectations.
• Manage plant resources efficiently to meet production targets, including planning for shutdowns and cleaning. Support continuous improvement by analysing plant performance and implementing optimisation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve operational issues quickly.
• Adhere to quality systems (RMP), ensuring full traceability of products and supporting quality and commercial teams in resolving production-related customer concerns.
• Provide out-of-hours support for operational issues and contribute to developing operating and capital budgets.

The key skills and experience required for this role include

• Ability to visualise and implement improvement programs (people & manufacturing processes)
• High attention to detail
• Experience with continuous improvement programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated people leader and able to build credibility and confidence with team members
• Demonstrated experience with production planning, control and measurement methodologies
• Demonstrated experience managing, leading and developing employees in a production environment
• Sound knowledge of relevant OH&S and Environmental policies, legislation, and other statutory management standards and requirements
• Experience in safety & quality management systems
• Current driver’s license
• Certificate IV (or above) in management or equivalent in short course training

Open to new applicants with unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing).