Job Description
Production Supervisor – Timber Manufacturing
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Designer Timber Products
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Designer Timber Products is a specialist timber merchant and manufacturer supplying architectural timber products to the building, joinery and design industries.
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We are looking for an experienced and practical Production Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our production floor.
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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.
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The Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Supervise and coordinate production staff throughout the day
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Allocate jobs and establish daily production priorities
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Ensure staff understand job requirements and expectations
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Monitor workflow, productivity and job progress
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Ensure production deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
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Monitor workmanship and finished product quality
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Assist with machine setups, changeovers and troubleshooting
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Identify and resolve production bottlenecks
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Monitor material usage, wastage and rework
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Train, support and develop production employees
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Monitor attendance, punctuality, breaks and general workplace performance
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Maintain a safe, clean and organised production environment
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Ensure WHS procedures and safe machine operating practices are followed
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Coordinate machinery maintenance and report faults or downtime
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Work with management to improve production efficiency,



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

📌 Production Supervisor - Timber Manufacturing (Victoria)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Victoria