Production Supervisor

6 months ago


Port Melbourne, Australia Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd Full time

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market - in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

**About the role**:
Knauf is looking for an experienced **Production Supervisor** to manage a team in the Plasterboard production line, reporting to the Production Manager. This is a great opportunity to join our high performing seven day 24/7 operations based in **Port Melbourne, Victoria**.

If you enjoy being part of a team, have an extensive knowledge / background in building materials or in a manufacturing operations environment with a natural ability to direct and measure Plant Performance accurately we want to hear from you. A strong work ethic is key to the role.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Promote and encourage health and safety commitment amongst workers
- Lead safety standards and role model desired behaviour
- Manage production performance so that production KPIs are achieved
- Set manning levels that optimise shift structures and plant efficiency
- Proactively identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities on engagement, efficiency's, capability and capacity of the plant
- Manage workforce plan through identifying resource requirements to ensure appropriate skill development and appropriate operator training is in place
- Negotiate and influence at all levels. And ability to engage the workforce and influence personnel to achieve positive outcomes
- Provide ongoing coaching and development to improve the skill level of direct reports and reduce operational costs of production
- Drive production planning initiatives
- Brainstorm and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner and where required attend customer site meetings and work in partnership with key stakeholders such as Engineering/Maintenance and Quality teams
- Tertiary qualification in a related field is highly regarded
- 3-5 years of solid experience of managing teams in a highly unionised manufacturing environment
- Proven track record of achieving results for safety, productivity and cost control
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise work commitments to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to work 24/7, 12hr D/S & N/S rotating roster, 4 days on, 4 off
- Team player, can work with multiple departments to achieve outcomes, attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
- Ability to lead a team with measurable outcomes in a challenging environment

**On offer**:

- Competitive Salary package [base + super + penalties (shift & overtime)]
- Yearly pay review
- 14-week Parental Leave (Primary Carer)
- High organic internal growth promoted within
- Safety Leadership, global company standards & job security
- Please note, as part of the recruitment process a_pplicants must have entitlements to work in Australia and _complete police and medical checks for security clearance._
- Knauf values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._


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