Production Supervisor – Timber Manufacturing
Designer Timber Products
Full Time | Clayton, VIC
Designer Timber Products is a specialist timber merchant and manufacturer supplying architectural timber products to the building, joinery and design industries.
We are looking for an experienced and practical
Production Supervisor
to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our production floor.
This is a
hands-on leadership role
. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, understands manufacturing and isn't afraid to get involved on the factory floor when required.
The Role
Working closely with management, you will be responsible for coordinating our production team and ensuring work moves efficiently through the factory while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supervise and coordinate production staff throughout the day
Allocate jobs and establish daily production priorities
Ensure staff understand job requirements and expectations
Monitor workflow, productivity and job progress
Ensure production deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
Monitor workmanship and finished product quality
Assist with machine setups, changeovers and troubleshooting
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
Monitor material usage, wastage and rework
Train, support and develop production employees
Monitor attendance, punctuality, breaks and general workplace performance
Maintain a safe, clean and organised production environment
Ensure WHS procedures and safe machine operating practices are followed
Coordinate machinery maintenance and report faults or downtime
Work with management to improve production efficiency, setup times and workflow




About You
Ideally, you will have experience in
timber manufacturing, timber machining, joinery, cabinetmaking or a similar manufacturing environment
.
Experience with timber moulders, CNC equipment, profiling, sanding or other production machinery would be highly regarded.
More importantly, we're looking for someone who:
Is confident leading and supervising a production team
Can communicate clearly and respectfully with staff
Is organised and capable of managing competing priorities
Takes ownership of getting jobs completed properly and on time
Has strong attention to quality and detail
Can identify problems and find practical solutions
Understands the importance of productivity and reducing downtime
Leads by example
Is willing to remain hands-on when the production team needs assistance
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day production floor within an established specialist timber business.
You'll work directly with management and have the opportunity to make genuine improvements to how production is organised and operated.
We offer:
Full-time permanent position
Monday to Friday work
Hands-on leadership position
Specialist timber manufacturing environment
Opportunity to help improve and develop our production systems
Long-term prospect for the right person
About Designer Timber Products
Designer Timber Products specialises in premium architectural timber products, including custom timber profiles, dressed timber, internal wall lining, external cladding, screening, decking and bespoke laminated timber components.
We work with cabinetmakers, joiners, architects, builders and designers throughout Australia.
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📌 Production Supervisor – Timber Manufacturing (Melbourne)
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