Senior Production Supervisor

Customers include energy companies, utilities and heavy equipment makers. We make compressors, generators and power equipment sold through distributors worldwide. Founded in 1969, we now have 4,900 employees. Most of the floor leads started as machine operators.

Role overview

Looking for a hands-on Senior Production Supervisor who will walk the floor, not manage from the office. This position is on site in Melbourne.

Duties

• Handle shift handoff notes with the incoming supervisor.
• Plan changeovers and staffing around the production schedule.
• Coordinate with maintenance on breakdowns and planned work.
• Drive 5S and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct performance reviews for hourly staff.
• Interview and onboard new hires.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must be on the floor for most of the shift, standing and walking.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and KPIs such as OEE.
• Proven track record leading 20 or more hourly employees.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and an ERP or MES system.

Nice to have

• Kronos or UKG timekeeping.
• Food manufacturing with SQF or BRC experience.
• Line or shift startup experience.

Schedule: Night shift, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with shift premium

Rate: $89,000-$112,000 per annum

Why work with us

• Superannuation on top of salary.
• Additional leave days.
• 17.5% leave loading.
• Novated leasing.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at ND Industries Ltd.