Production Supervisor - Port Melbourne, Australia - Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd

Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd

Verified Company

Port Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

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
35 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
14week 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._