Production Supervisor

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

What are we offering you?- Permanent full-time position- Discounted health insurance with Medibank- Novated Leasing option- Lifestyle Discounts with Woolworth, Coles, JB HiFi & 500+ retailers- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? RMS Mors Smitt, a Wabtec Company is dedicated to the design, manufacture and distribution of high quality electrical engineering products. We design, manufacture and distribute electromechanical relays for the power distribution industry which generally comprise a circuit board controlling mechanical components. We export to 50+ countries around the world and sell locally. The operation fits into the light industrial sector and we mostly deal with small components, and have a mature supply base & mature product.

Reporting to the Production Manager; the main purpose is to run production efficiently with respect to meeting H&SE, QA/QC, delivery, and productivity targets. The Supervisor will be responsible to drive improvement projects and transformation to improve EHS, quality, cost, delivery, and people management.

Where is the position located? Keysborough, Victoria.

What will your typical day look like?

Lead by example, you are the Production Supervisor and set the standards your team will follow. Drive the performance of your Team Leaders and Team Members through the best practice principles of a Production Supervisor. These include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring a safe work environment for anyone including staff in the workplace which is controlled using risk assessment.- Driving the quality of products and work completed in line with industry standards and customer expectations.- Continuous improvement of the teams, processes and performance following company policies/procedures.- Planning of work and work output in your area to meet the delivery requirements of the business.- Setting clear achievable weekly and daily goals and monitoring these goals visually with the team.- Open transparent communication with the team on performance and requirements of the business. (Including toolbox talks and Health and Safety briefs etc.)- Management and development of Team Leaders.- Problem solving, look to solve problems and conflicts within the team before escalating.- Ensure the production team have the correct processes, the correct trained people in line with competency matrix and the correct tools & equipment to perform their tasks.- Ensure Site Service activities and maintenance schedules are maintained to ensure the smooth running of the facility.

What do we want to know about you?- Bachelor in Business Studies or Engineering or Management Certificate / Accreditation / Engineering related degree (preferred, not mandatory)- In depth knowledge of performance metrics & management- Worked as a Team Leader / Supervisor in a production environment.- Technical background of Electrical / Mechanical assembly operations is an added advantage.- Good computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.- Excellent communication and leadership skills- Organisational, time-management and decision-making skills.- Safety & Quality related formal qualifications will be favourably looked at

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Who are we?
- Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

- Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and ba