Production Supervisor

Supaloc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of steel framing systems in Edinburgh is seeking a Production Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee production schedules, maintain safety and quality standards, and cultivate a positive work environment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, alongside experience in production. Join us to help build better futures.

Benefits

Discount on home building

Income protection insurance

Purchased leave

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts on various services

Health and wellbeing program

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a factory or production team leader/supervisor role, steel manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of WHS practices and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily workflow across assembly and fabrication teams.
• Ensure production targets are met according to schedules.
• Lead and support team members to promote a safety culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Education

Tertiary degree in Engineering or related field (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Supaloc delivers high-performance steel framing systems and is the nation\'s largest supplier of precision-engineered steel framing systems for new home construction across multiple states, with a strong emphasis on safety, innovation, and quality. We are the Australia\'s industry-leading provider of innovative, BlueScope TRUECORE Steel structural house framing products and service trusted residential developer brands including Weeks Homes and more nation-wide. We are part of the NEX Building Group, a diverse organisation with over 1300 employees committed to building beautiful homes for Australians.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to join our diverse team as a Production Supervisor. Together, we can build better futures for Australians.

• Full-Time Permanent Role.
• Monday to Friday.
• Day Shift – Flexible with hours.
• Edinburgh location.
• Parking onsite.
• Diverse career opportunities.

About the role

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will be responsible for three core areas of the factory: ensuring production schedules are met efficiently, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving a positive, safe, high-performing workplace culture. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supervise and coordinate daily workflow across assembly, machine operations and fabrication teams.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met in line with production schedules.
• Lead, train, and support team members while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Monitor efficiency, equipment utilisation, and material flow to minimise downtime.
• Support process improvements through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with management.

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose and align with our core values: better together, be accountable, people matter and think bigger. You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a factory or production team leader/supervisor role (steel manufacturing highly regarded).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, WHS practices and quality control.
• Effective problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making under time constraints.
• Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Tertiary degree in Engineering or related field is not essential, but highly desirable.

We are keen to improve female and other marginalised group representation in our workplaces. If this role appeals to you but you don\'t feel you tick every box, we encourage you to still apply. We\'d love to chat about your career goals.

Rewards and benefits

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees:

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period).
• Income protection insurance – 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury.
• Purchased leave – opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year.
• Paid Parental leave – 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer.
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, motor vehicles, home appliances, energy, health insurance and more.
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives including Women in Construction Program and Building Inclusivity Awards.
• Employee assistance program for wellbeing, and access to online learning and development programs.
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership.
• Attractive remuneration and much more.

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, and may involve a National Police Check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better futures, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. NEX Building Group and its brands are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.