Production Supervisor – Timber Manufacturing

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Timber Products is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the day-to-day running of the timber production floor at Clayton, VIC. This hands-on leadership role requires practical supervision of production staff and close collaboration with management to maintain safety, quality and efficiency.

You will coordinate the production team, allocate daily priorities, monitor progress and workflow, and drive improvements to reduce downtime and waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in timber manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to lead and supervise a production team.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff throughout the day.
• Allocate jobs and establish daily production priorities.
• Ensure staff understand job requirements and expectations.
• Monitor workflow, productivity and job progress.
• Ensure production deadlines and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitor workmanship and finished product quality.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Monitor material usage, wastage and rework.
• Train, support and develop production employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised production environment.

Skills

Production supervision

Team leadership

Timber manufacturing

Quality awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

CNC equipment

Timber moulders

Profiling

Sanding

Job description

Production Supervisor – Timber Manufacturing

Designer Timber Products
Full Time | Clayton, VIC

Designer Timber Products is a specialist timber merchant and manufacturer supplying architectural timber products to the building, joinery and design industries.

We are looking for an experienced and practical Production Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our production floor.

This is a hands-on leadership role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, understands manufacturing and isn't afraid to get involved on the factory floor when required.

The Role

Working closely with management, you will be responsible for coordinating our production team and ensuring work moves efficiently through the factory while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervise and coordinate production staff throughout the day
• Allocate jobs and establish daily production priorities
• Ensure staff understand job requirements and expectations
• Monitor workflow, productivity and job progress
• Ensure production deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
• Monitor workmanship and finished product quality
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers and troubleshooting
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
• Monitor material usage, wastage and rework
• Train, support and develop production employees
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, breaks and general workplace performance
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised production environment
• Ensure WHS procedures and safe machine operating practices are followed
• Coordinate machinery maintenance and report faults or downtime
• Work with management to improve production efficiency, setup times and workflow

About You

Ideally, you will have experience in timber manufacturing, timber machining, joinery, cabinetmaking or a similar manufacturing environment.

Experience with timber moulders, CNC equipment, profiling, sanding or other production machinery would be highly regarded.

More importantly, we're looking for someone who:

• Is confident leading and supervising a production team
• Can communicate clearly and respectfully with staff
• Is organised and capable of managing competing priorities
• Takes ownership of getting jobs completed properly and on time
• Has strong attention to quality and detail
• Can identify problems and find practical solutions
• Understands the importance of productivity and reducing downtime
• Leads by example
• Is willing to remain hands-on when the production team needs assistance

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day production floor within an established specialist timber business.

You'll work directly with management and have the opportunity to make genuine improvements to how production is organised and operated.

We offer:

• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday work
• Hands-on leadership position
• Specialist timber manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to help improve and develop our production systems
• Long-term opportunity for the right person

About Designer Timber Products

Designer Timber Products specialises in premium architectural timber products, including custom timber profiles, dressed timber, internal wall lining, external cladding, screening, decking and bespoke laminated timber components.

We work with cabinetmakers, joiners, architects, builders and designers throughout Australia.