Production Supervisor

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off (paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Uniform provided

Retailer discounts

Team-focused culture

Career development

Safety-focused workplace

Positive company culture

Job summary

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Smeaton Grange Truss & Frame plant, overseeing the afternoon shift to ensure on-time, quality production. You will manage workflow, coach a team and drive safety, efficiency and continuous improvement across shifts.

You will lead a hands-on team, monitor stock of nails, plates, braces, steel and fittings, and maintain a safe environment while reporting performance and hazards.

Qualifications

• Branch or Production management experience supervising teams of 5+ team members.
• Experience in a Truss & Frame, joinery or similar timber/building manufacturing environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field, e.g. Manufacturing, Production or Operations.
• Proven track record of delivering production output, quality and operational efficiency targets.
• Strong understanding of WHS standards and compliance requirements, including the OHS Act.
• Sound experience in inventory management and stock control of production consumables.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach and develop a team.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across shifts and functions.
• Highly organised with attention to detail, and adaptable to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset, with high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the day-to-day running of the afternoon shift production team to meet output, quality and service targets
• Scheduling team members and managing workflow to hit production timetables and customer delivery commitments
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement
• Maintaining stock levels of key production consumables (nails, plates, braces, steel, glass fittings, etc.) and arranging orders as required
• Maintaining a safe work environment, conducting safety audits and ensuring compliance with WHS/OHS standards and relevant Australian legislation
• Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents promptly via Donesafe and supporting early intervention and risk reduction
• Providing regular reports on production performance and driving improvements in plant and team efficiency
• Partnering with the Branch Manager and day-shift counterparts to align scheduling, hand-overs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, training and performance management of team members when required
• Living the 'Our Circle of Care' principles – See, Say, Listen, Stop – and looking out for the safety of yourself, your team, our customers and the community

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

WHS compliance

Inventory management

Scheduling

Safety audits

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing/Production/Operations

Tools

Donesafe

Job description

ABOUT US

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long-standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large-scale residential and commercial projects. As an Australian family owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve.

We offer a true whole-of-house solution, supporting the build from the ground up - from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable.

With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Full-time afternoon shift, Monday to Friday + attractive hourly rate + shift loadings + super
• Free uniform and safety boots reimbursement provided up to $120.00
• Be part of a 145 year old organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

The Production Supervisor at our Smeaton Grange Truss & Frame plant is responsible for the day-to-day running of our afternoon shift production team, ensuring we deliver quality product, on time, every shift. You will oversee production activities to support our quality, safety and service objectives, managing workflow, resources and team members to keep the plant running efficiently.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will lead and develop a team of skilled production team members, foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and partner with day-shift counterparts to keep our plant moving as one team. You'll also keep a close eye on stock levels for key consumables (nails, plates, braces, steel, glass fittings, etc.) so production never stops for the wrong reasons.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong production smarts, a safety-first mindset and the people skills to get the best out of an afternoon-shift team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Supervising the day-to-day running of the afternoon shift production team to meet output, quality and service targets
• Scheduling team members and managing workflow to hit production timetables and customer delivery commitments
• Leading, coaching and developing the production team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety and continuous improvement
• Maintaining stock levels of key production consumables (nails, plates, braces, steel, glass fittings, etc.) and arranging orders as required
• Maintaining a safe work environment, conducting safety audits and ensuring compliance with WHS/OHS standards and relevant Australian legislation
• Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents promptly via Donesafe and supporting early intervention and risk reduction
• Providing regular reports on production performance and driving improvements in plant and team efficiency
• Partnering with the Branch Manager and day-shift counterparts to align scheduling, hand-overs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment, training and performance management of team members when required
• Living the 'Our Circle of Care' principles – See, Say, Listen, Stop – and looking out for the safety of yourself, your team, our customers and the community

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Branch or Production management experience supervising teams of 5+ team members (preferred)
• Experience in a Truss & Frame, joinery or similar timber/building manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field, e.g. Manufacturing, Production or Operations (preferred)
• Proven track record of delivering production output, quality and operational efficiency targets
• Strong understanding of WHS standards and compliance requirements, including the OHS Act
• Sound experience in inventory management and stock control of production consumables
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced plant environment
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, coach and develop a team
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across shifts and functions
• Highly organised with attention to detail, and adaptable to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset, with high integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us or any Dahlsens team member about this role. We're managing this recruitment directly and aren't seeking agency support at this time.

PERKS

• Take a day off on your Birthday & still get paid for it (subject to eligibility).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more!
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply).
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
• Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, this may include aPre-employment Medical Assessment&National Police&Right to Work checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.