Supervisor

YC Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YC Recruitment is seeking a Production Supervisor in Melbourne to oversee daily manufacturing operations, coordinate workflows, and lead the production team. The role requires strong leadership, a safety-first mindset, and computer literacy to manage scheduling, reporting, and data entry, with forklift duties as needed.

The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and data reporting skills.
• Forklift license LF is required.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production team to meet daily targets.
• Organize production workflow to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Enforce WHS safety protocols and conduct regular safety checks.
• Log daily production data and generate performance reports.
• Monitor product quality to meet company standards and client specs.
• Operate forklift safely when moving materials.
• Oversee training and cross-training of new hires.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Data entry / Reporting

Tools

MS Office

Inventory software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to oversee our daily manufacturing operations, coordinate workflows, and lead our production team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a safety-first mindset, and the technical aptitude required to keep our production line running efficiently.

You must be computer literate to manage digital scheduling, reporting, and data entry. Prior experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment is required. Background knowledge in sheet metal fabrication is highly regarded but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate, and delegate daily tasks to the production team to meet daily output targets.
• Workflow Management: Organize and monitor workflow on the production floor to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce all safety protocols, ensure team compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations, and conduct regular safety checks.
• Data & Reporting: Use computer systems to log daily production data, track performance metrics, manage inventory, and generate reports.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality to ensure all manufactured items meet strict company standards and client specifications.
• Material Handling: Operate a forklift safely when necessary to move raw materials, components, or finished goods around the facility.
• Training & Development: Oversee the training of new hires and ensure all team members are cross-trained on relevant machinery and tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, or a similar supervisory role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient computer skills, including experience with MS Office (Word, Excel) and inventory or manufacturing software.
• Licensing: Must hold a valid, current Forklift License (LF).
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.