Job title: Foreman - Fabrication
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Melbourne, Bayside & South Eastern Suburbs
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary $80000 - $90000 per annum
Reference: BH-13371
Contact name: Joe Opie
Contact email: joe.opie@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description

Fetch Recruitment are working with one of Melbourne’s leading Fabricators This is an exciting new opportunity which has occurred due to an increase in workflow  The company are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join their site.

Role Responsibility
In the role of Production Supervisor you will be responsible for:
Ensuring safe and efficient operations by managing self, employees and contractors to exceed standards in safety, health, environment, quality, engagement, development, customer service, production and cost.

  • Ensure close liaison, understanding and team working between factory operatives and all other departments to achieve performance targets and production schedules

  • To provide strong leadership in your area of responsibility and ensure deadlines are met

  • Take leadership in identifying and implementing initiatives that provide Continuous Improvement and Best Practice

  • Assisting the Senior Production Manager in implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement & Best practice

  • Assisting in operating the items of plant & equipment, providing cover where necessary, to maintain continuity of the operational activities


The ideal candidate for the role of Production Supervisor will have experience of:

  • Welding/Fabrication or Machining

  • Experience of working in a fast moving workshop environment

  • Leading a multi discipline team to safely produce high quality products efficiently whilst maintaining plant in excellent working order

  • Managing a team and self-development in a supportive and engaging environment

  • Technical knowledge of heavy plant and fast moving manufacturing processes

  • Ability to quickly learn new production techniques and manufacturing improvement processes and coach others