Job Description
Lead people. Build capability. Improve performance.
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We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our Albury manufacturing operation.
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This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, working closely with their team and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
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Delivery of production outcomes through strong people leadership focus is key, this role has a robust people leadership focus. You will spend much of your time coaching and developing employees, building capability, managing performance, improving engagement and creating a positive, accountable and high‐performing team culture.
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At the same time, you will ensure we continue to deliver consistent, safe, high‐quality and efficient manufacturing outcomes across the business, leading Assembly and Fabrication.
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About the business
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OTTICO Equipment takes pride in making tough, reliable and high‐quality SPITWATER products. We are Australia's largest manufacturer of high‐pressure water cleaners, with a long and proud history of innovation and quality. Our products are trusted across Australia and internationally, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.
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The role
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Reporting to the General Manager - Manufacturing and Operations, you will provide visible, day‐to‐day leadership across our production teams and Team Leaders.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading, coaching and developing production employees and frontline leaders.
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Building a positive, engaged and accountable team culture.
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Providing regular feedback and managing employee performance effectively and constructively.
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Identifying talent and supporting succession planning and employee development.
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Building workforce flexibility through cross‐skilling, versatility and competency development.
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Planning workforce requirements, rostering and resource allocation to meet production needs.
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Leading a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and company requirements.
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Monitoring production, quality, delivery and productivity performance and taking action when required.
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Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities, including waste elimination, process optimisation, material management, value stream thinking and root cause analysis.
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Using data, Excel, business systems and planning tools to support effective decision‐making.
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Working collaboratively with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Planning to resolve issues and improve performance.
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About you
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We are looking for a practical and visible manufacturing leader who genuinely enjoys leading people, not simply managing production.
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You will ideally bring:
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Demonstrated leadership experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
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A visible, practical and hands‐on leadership style.
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Strong coaching, performance management and employee development capability.




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Experience building employee engagement, accountability and team performance.
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Workforce planning, rostering and cross‐skilling experience.
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A strong understanding of workplace safety, quality and manufacturing standards.
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies such as VSM, waste elimination, process optimisation and root cause analysis.
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Strong problem‐solving and decision‐making skills.
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Confidence using business systems, technology and
planning/scheduling
tools.
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Strong Microsoft Excel capability, including data analysis and reporting.
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The ability to balance people leadership with the day‐to‐day operational requirements of a busy manufacturing environment.
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A relevant trade, technical or manufacturing qualification would be advantageous; however, practical manufacturing leadership experience is equally valued.
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Why this role?
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This is an opportunity to have a genuine impact on both our people and our manufacturing performance.
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You will have the opportunity to develop employees, strengthen leadership capability, improve the way we work and help continue to build a safe, engaged and high‐performing manufacturing team.
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If you are a people‐focused manufacturing leader who enjoys being visible on the floor, developing others and driving continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.
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The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check, pre‐employment medical and functional assessment as part of the pre‐employment process.
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📌 Production Supervisor (Albury)
🏢 OTTICO Equipment
📍 Albury