Production Supervisor - Day Shift

Ausdeck Building Systems; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausdeck Building Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor to run the day shift floor, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and safety. You will work closely with the Production Manager to translate plans into action and own daily outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in production leadership, a track record of meeting targets through people, and a strong commitment to health and safety. This role offers autonomy and direct leadership on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a production leadership role.
• Experience delivering production plans with management.
• Proven track record hitting production targets through people.
• Sound decision making; know when to escalate.

Responsibilities

• Own the day shift floor, including production, quality, safety and on-time delivery.
• Partner with the Production Manager on priorities, scheduling and resourcing.
• Lead from the front: brief team, assign work, uphold standards and solve problems.
• Be first point of contact on the floor; respond to incidents quickly and keep PM informed.
• Ensure smooth handovers to the afternoon shift.
• Drive continuous improvement with Lean thinking on the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Deliver production targets

Decision making

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Cert III+ Eng/Manufact

Job description

You’ll run the production floor on day shift, working side by side with our Production Manager. While they focus on planning, strategy and the bigger picture, you make sure the plan actually happens on the floor. This isn’t an assistant role or a stepping stone where you just watch. You’ll own output, quality, safety and people every day, with the trust to make decisions on the spot and the judgement to know when something needs the Production Manager’s input.

If you have a few years of manufacturing leadership behind you and want to work closely with a senior leader while running the floor as your own, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning the day shift floor. Production, quality, safety and delivery on time are yours from start to finish.
• Partnering with the Production Manager. You’ll work together on priorities, scheduling and resourcing, turning the plan into results on the floor and giving honest feedback on what’s working and what isn’t.
• Leading from the front. You’ll brief the team, assign work, hold the standard and fix problems as they come up instead of letting them pile up.
• Being the first point of contact on the floor. You’ll respond to incidents quickly and with confidence, and keep the Production Manager informed so you’re both aligned.
• Making handovers work. You’ll give the afternoon shift a clear, honest handover so they can start strong.
• Driving improvement. You’ll find root causes, back your team’s ideas and make Lean thinking part of how the shift runs every day, not just a poster on the wall.

What you’ll bring

• 4+ years in a production environment, with real supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working closely with management to deliver production plans and targets
• A track record of hitting production targets through people, not just process
• Sound decision making. You know what to handle yourself and what to raise with the Production Manager
• Strong, direct communication, and you’re comfortable giving and taking feedback with both your team and management
• A real commitment to health and safety, including experience responding when things go wrong

Nice to have

• a Cert III+ in Engineering or Manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma exposure, First Aid or safety certifications.

Why this role

You’ll work right alongside an experienced Production Manager, with real input into how the operation runs and the authority to lead the floor every day. It’s a great fit for someone who wants autonomy and accountability, plus a strong working partnership with a senior leader who will back your development.

Ausdeck actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the industry.

Please note: we are not engaging external recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.