Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

proteqt; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO scheme

Annual bonus

Onsite parking

Leadership development pathway

Structured onboarding

Job summary

proteqt is seeking a Production Supervisor for the afternoon shift at our Australian manufacturing site. You will lead two Leading Hands, coordinate people, materials and production priorities to keep operations running safely, efficiently and to standard.

You will initially be supported by an experienced Production Manager and then take full ownership of the 2:30 pm–11:30 pm shift, Monday to Friday, with an RDO scheme and a strong opportunities for career growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or leading people within a manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach others.
• Experience using ERP/MRP or similar production planning systems to support scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership across afternoon shift production operations.
• Lead and develop two Leading Hands and their teams.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions, job sheets, labour reporting and shift records.
• Coordinate production scheduling and workflow using internal planning systems.
• Manage labour, materials and equipment to meet shift targets safely and efficiently.
• Support training, competency development and adherence to standard work instructions.
• Lead effective shift communication and handovers.
• Maintain safety, quality, environmental and operational compliance.
• Identify and resolve issues and escalate where appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve production risks.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

ERP/MRP experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

• Full-time, site based role with RDO scheme, annual bonus & designated onsite parking
• Leadership opportunity within an established Australian manufacturer
• Strong remuneration package + 17.5% leave loading + 14% afternoon shift allowance

Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

• Full-time, site based role with RDO scheme, annual bonus & designated onsite parking
• Leadership opportunity within an established Australian manufacturer
• Strong remuneration package + 17.5% leave loading + 14% afternoon shift allowance

About the Organisation

Our client is an established Australian-owned manufacturer supplying specialised products and solutions into power, infrastructure and renewable energy markets across Australia and internationally.

Employing around 200 people, the business has end-to-end capability spanning product development, testing, manufacturing and distribution. It is continuing to invest in its operations, technology, automation and people as it enters its next stage of growth.

With a strong operational foundation and an experienced leadership team, this is an opportunity to join a business where production, safety, quality and people leadership are all closely connected.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this newly created Production Supervisor position will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the afternoon shift, coordinating people, materials and production priorities to keep operations running safely, efficiently and consistently. With a strong focus on safety, quality and team performance, you’ll provide visible frontline leadership, support your team and ensure issues are addressed or escalated appropriately.

You will directly lead two experienced Leading Hands and work closely with the broader operations team to maintain production standards, support your people and deliver against shift priorities.

We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with their team, make sound decisions, manage day-to-day people matters and create an environment where employees feel supported while remaining accountable for performance.

You will initially complete a structured onboarding and shadowing period alongside an experienced Production Manager, giving you the opportunity to understand the people, processes, systems and expectations of the business before taking full ownership of the afternoon shift, Monday-Friday between 2:30 pm-11:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction across afternoon shift production operations
• Lead, support and develop two Leading Hands and their respective production teams
• Ensure production data, ERP transactions, job sheets, labour reporting and shift records are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate production scheduling and workflow using internal planning and scheduling systems
• Coordinate labour, materials, equipment and production priorities to ensure shift targets are achieved safely and efficiently
• Support employee training, competency development and adherence to standard work instructions
• Lead effective shift communication and handovers, ensuring priorities, production risks and expectations are clearly understood
• Maintain strong standards across workplace safety, quality, environmental and operational compliance
• Identify and resolve production issues and make practical decisions at shift level
• Work closely with all stakeholders to resolve production issues and risks
• Escalate significant issues appropriately while taking ownership of matters that can be effectively resolved within the shift

About You

While previous production leadership experience is important, how you lead people will be equally important to your success in this role.

You are approachable, adaptable and confident working with a range of people across the production team, be comfortable asking questions, making practical decisions and building strong, trusted relationships with the people around you.

You can balance production priorities with strong people leadership, setting clear expectations, communicating openly and creating a positive environment where the team can perform at its best.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Previous experience supervising or leading people within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• A proactive, collaborative and hands-on leadership style, with the ability to engage, support and coach others
• Confidence managing day-to-day employee matters including attendance, performance and behavioural matters, working with HR where required
• Experience using ERP/MRP or similar production planning and manufacturing systems to support scheduling and operational decision-making
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Experience working within a continuous improvement manufacturing environment will be highly regarded

What's on Offer

• Join an Australian manufacturer continuing to invest in its operations, technology and people
• Strong remuneration package with 17.5% leave loading + 14% afternoon shift allowance
• Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm-11:30 pm permanent afternoon shift
• RDO scheme + annual company performance bonus
• Designated onsite parking
• Strong leadership pathway and access to further learning and training opportunities
• Structured onboarding and support from experienced production leadership