Production Supervisor

About The Detmold Group

The Detmold Group is a family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world's largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow. Our focus is on making a positive impact for our people, partners, and the planet, while keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. We continually seek to improve quality, service, and efficiency, driving innovation in packaging experiences worldwide.

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Production Supervisor you will oversee the day shift for the Detmold Packaging Australian Operation, ensuring the achievement of business plans and objectives in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading by example and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in safety and production, overseeing safety program implementation.
2. Assisting in the notification of safety incidents and hazards, ensuring early reporting.
3. Ensuring compliance with WHS policies and procedures, maintaining product safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
4. Scheduling labor requirements and updating shift rosters.
5. Managing labor to ensure timely shift and machine changeovers, scheduled line start-ups, cleaning, and meal breaks.
6. Monitoring and managing daily production to meet plans, liaising with production staff on performance issues.
7. Conducting performance discussions with afternoon shift employees within required timeframes.
8. Engaging with employees regularly to identify and implement improvements in efficiency and setup times.
9. Assisting in onboarding new workers and monitoring training plans, including weekly reviews and escalating issues to the Production Manager.
10. Monitoring employee performance and behaviors, addressing unsatisfactory performance in collaboration with the Production Manager.
11. Coordinating maintenance activities with tradespeople to minimize downtime and raising service requests.
12. Investigating packaging non-conformances, including customer complaints, and compiling reports.
13. Working proactively to minimize waste and support continuous improvement.
14. Updating the Kronos system for workforce time and attendance.
15. Providing daily shift reports to key stakeholders, outlining essential information.

We value our people and aim to provide a positive employment experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG.
• The ability to make quick decisions confidently.
• Self-motivation with a results-driven approach.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent prioritization skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• An open, honest, and collaborative approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and other relevant computer skills.

Preferred but not essential: experience in the packaging or print industry, and familiarity with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

• Recognized Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards (ABAA).
• Commitment to your ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Dedication to corporate social responsibility, supporting communities and ethical sourcing.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
• Additional benefits including an active social club, free flu vaccinations, onsite parking, and celebration events.

For inquiries, contact Lesley Mackman at 08 8448 5119 or via email: lesley.mackman@detmoldgroup.com. Our priority is employee safety, and all new hires must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption, with appropriate evidence provided.

Global innovators in sustainable paper & board packaging.

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