Lead Manufacturing Excellence in a Global Engineering Business

Flexicon Corporation (Australia) is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems for a diverse range of industries including mining, food processing, chemicals, plastics and industrial manufacturing. Operating from our Brisbane facility, we combine world-class engineering expertise with local manufacturing capability to deliver high-quality solutions across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our workshop team and drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise workshop personnel across fabrication, assembly and testing activities.

Ensure production targets, delivery schedules and quality requirements are consistently achieved.

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.

Coordinate labour, equipment and materials to maximise productivity and workflow.

Monitor work quality and ensure adherence to engineering drawings, specifications and company standards.

Support training, mentoring and development of workshop employees.

Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement and Quality teams to resolve production issues.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality and workplace organisation.





Monitor workshop housekeeping and equipment maintenance standards.

Participate in workforce planning, performance management and recruitment activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience in a Manufacturing Supervisor, Workshop Supervisor, Production Supervisor or similar leadership role.

Experience within engineering, fabrication, mechanical assembly, industrial equipment or manufacturing environments.

Strong understanding of workplace health and safety practices.

The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Demonstrated experience leading teams and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Strong problem‑solving capability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Proficiency with production planning and manufacturing processes.

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication, Boilermaking, Fitting & Turning or related discipline.

Experience with custom-engineered equipment or project-based manufacturing.

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, 5S or continuous improvement methodologies.

Forklift licence and relevant industry certifications.

What We Offer

Prospect to join a respected global engineering organisation with a strong local presence.

Competitive salary package.

Diverse and interesting projects supporting leading industrial and mining customers.

Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development.

Modern manufacturing facilities located in Brisbane.

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📌 Manufacturing Supervisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Flexicon
📍 Brisbane