Job Description
Charters Paper is looking for a hands‐on Shift Supervisor for Afternoon shift. This person will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of afternoon shift operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and high-performing production environment.
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The Supervisor is accountable for delivering the production plan on time and in full, being actively involved in operating machinery, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production teams to achieve maximum output.
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Key Responsibilities -
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1. Safety
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Champion and lead a strong safety‐first culture across all operations.
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Ensure compliance with all Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation, policies, and procedures.
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Proactively identify, report, and manage hazards and risks, ensuring timely corrective actions.
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Conduct regular site safety walks, inspections, and risk assessments.
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Ensure all incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported, investigated, and closed out effectively.
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Ensure machinery is always maintained in a safe operating condition, including guarding and safety systems.
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2. Production
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Ensure all products meet quality specifications and standards, taking immediate corrective action where required.
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Step into operational roles when needed to maintain production continuity and reduce downtime.
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Coordinate machine setup, changeovers, and production runs to optimise efficiency.
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Monitor and manage key KPIs
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Ensure strict adherence to quality control processes throughout production.
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Manage raw material flow and availability to prevent production delays.
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3. Maintenance & Asset Reliability
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Manage and control spare parts inventory and register, ensuring availability of critical components.
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Support and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities as planned.
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Maintain a hands‐on approach to machinery, including operating as required, troubleshooting, adjustments, and minor repairs.
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Ensure equipment operates at maximum productivity and reliability.
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Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify faults, risks, and improvement opportunities.
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Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and enhance asset performance.
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4. People Management & Performance
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Lead, supervise, and support production staff to build a high‐performing and accountable team culture.
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Train and upskill employees in machinery operation, SOPs, and safety requirements.
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Develop team capability to ensure multi‐skilling and operational flexibility.
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Manage staff rostering and shift coverage to meet production requirements.
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Address performance issues through coaching, mentoring, and corrective action where required.
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Ensure all staff are competent, trained, and aligned to operational expectations.
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Skills and Experience
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Trade qualification in printing or mechanical fitting is preferred, with experience in manufacturing, print, packaging, or similar paper‐based industries.
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Proven experience in a supervisory role in a production workplace, hands‐on, can do attitude with strong communication skills.
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Strong knowledge of WHS requirements, risk management, and safe work practices.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‐solving capability.
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Experience managing production KPIs and driving performance outcomes.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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High attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
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📌 Shift Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) (South Australia)
🏢 Charters Paper
📍 South Australia