Supervisor

AWX; Town Of Bassendean; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AWX in Bassendean is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a busy timber manufacturing facility that produces timber pallets, wooden boxes and packaging products.

You will manage the production team, plan daily workloads, monitor safety, quality and targets, and drive continuous improvements with a hands-on leadership style.

The role requires frontline supervision in a manufacturing setting, WHS compliance, strong communication, and unrestricted Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor or Team Leader in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising production teams and coordinating workloads.
• Strong WHS knowledge and compliance.
• Hands-on leadership style with good communication.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights.
• LF Forklift Licence is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day production operations
• Supervising and supporting production employees and Leading Hands
• Coordinating daily workloads, staffing and production priorities
• Monitoring production output, quality and productivity
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
• Managing employee performance, attendance and workplace standards
• Conducting pre-starts and toolbox meetings
• Ensuring WHS procedures and safe work practices are followed
• Training and supporting new and existing employees
• Identifying and resolving production, machinery and workflow issues
• Working closely with management, maintenance and logistics
• Completing production reports and documentation
• Driving improvements in safety, quality and productivity

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Workload management

Fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Job description

Production Supervisor Timber Manufacturing | Bassendean

AWX is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee a busy timber manufacturing facility in Bassendean, producing timber pallets, wooden boxes and packaging products.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing the production team, workflow, safety, quality and daily production targets.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing day‑to‑day production operations
• Supervising and supporting production employees and Leading Hands
• Coordinating daily workloads, staffing and production priorities
• Monitoring production output, quality and productivity
• Ensuring production targets and deadlines are achieved
• Managing employee performance, attendance and workplace standards
• Conducting pre‑starts and toolbox meetings
• Ensuring WHS procedures and safe work practices are followed
• Training and supporting new and existing employees
• Identifying and resolving production, machinery and workflow issues
• Working closely with management, maintenance and logistics
• Completing production reports and documentation
• Driving improvements in safety, quality and productivity

To be considered, you'll need:

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader or similar
• Experience supervising teams within manufacturing or production
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads, people and production priorities
• Good understanding of WHS requirements
• Hands‑on approach and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Ability to complete a pre‑employment medical and drug & alcohol screen
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• LF Forklift Licence is highly regarded.

Due to the full‑time hours, Working Holiday Visa holders and Student Visa holders with restricted hours cannot be considered.

Why Join AWX?

• MondayFriday ongoing work
• Temp‑to‑permanent opportunity
• Take ownership of a busy production team
• Established manufacturing environment
• Support from your local AWX team

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.