Build a Long-Term Career with True Work-Life Balance in the Scenic Darling Downs

Looking for a permanent leadership role where your work stays at work, your job is secure, and your commute is a peaceful drive through the countryside?

At Thompson Longhorn, we offer the best of both worlds: the stability of a long-established Australian manufacturer and the relaxed, affordable lifestyle of regional Queensland.

As our Production Supervisor , you’ll step into a high-impact, permanent position leading day-to-day production - without sacrificing your personal time or peace of mind.

What’s in it for You?

- Genuine Job Security: Join an established, reputable Australian manufacturer producing essential livestock equipment. We offer permanent, year-round employment with a stable, growing workload.

- Real Work-Life Balance: Leave city stress, long commutes, and endless overtime behind. Enjoy a compressed work-week (Friday afternoon's off) that lets you switch off at the end of the day and be present for life outside of work.

- The Regional Lifestyle Advantage: Located in Goomburra (near Warwick), you’ll enjoy space, affordable living, vibrant regional communities, and scenic countryside right on your doorstep.

- A Seat at the Table: Work directly alongside our Operations Manager, Design, and Purchasing teams with real authority to guide floor decisions and mentor a tight-knit team.

- Competitive & Custom Remuneration: A negotiable package designed to recognise your practical leadership and operational value.

How You’ll Make a Difference

- Empower & Mentor Your Team: Lead, coach, and support a dedicated team of tradespeople, apprentices, and production staff in a safe, collaborative environment.

- Organise Daily Production: Plan daily and weekly schedules, matching work priorities to your team's strengths to keep production smooth and predictable.

- Champion Practical Tech: Guide the workshop floor through modern production systems, digital job tracking,



and process improvements at a manageable, practical pace.

- Maintain High Standards: Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and workshop organisation so the team takes pride in every product leaving the floor.

What Brings You Success Here

We value practical leadership judgment, strong communication, and reliability over rigid formal titles. You’ll excel in this role if you bring:

- Practical Leadership Experience: Proven experience guiding teams in manufacturing, workshop, trade, maintenance, or industrial settings.

- Down-to-Earth Communication: Clear, open, and respectful communication that builds trust with your team and cross-functional departments.

- Tech-Willingness: Comfort using or learning basic digital workshop tools (like digital job tracking or production spreadsheets) to keep work organised.

- Focus on Quality & Safety: A proactive approach to keeping the team secure, organised, and focused on quality workmanship.

- Note: Formal trade qualifications or a forklift licence are advantageous, but strong people skills and practical problem-solving are what matter most.

About Thompson Longhorn

Thompson Longhorn designs and manufactures Australian-made livestock handling equipment from our facility at Goomburra, near Warwick.

We are well on our way to achieving our vision of being a respected world-class leader by combining practical design with innovation to improve workplace safety, animal welfare, and manufacturing excellence.

Ready to Trade the Rat Race for Real Career Growth?

We’d love to welcome you to the team! Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about:

- The type and size of team you’ve led.

- A process or tech improvement you’ve helped bring to life.

- How you support your team when adopting new tools or routines.

Prefer a chat before applying?

Give Tim, our General Manager, a call on 6*** . Whether you’ve got questions about the role or aren’t sure your experience fits, he’s happy to talk it through.

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📌 Production Leader (Southern Downs Regional)
🏢 Thompson Longhorn
📍 Southern Downs Regional