Job Description
Production and Continuous Improvement Supervisor
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Ubeeco Packaging Solutions – Erskine Park NSW
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UBEECO Packaging Solutions is looking for a hands-on production leader to supervise day-shift operations and lead practical continuous improvement at our Erskine Park site. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will balance daily production delivery with structured problem-solving, controlled trials and sustained operational improvements.
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This is not a desk-only continuous improvement role. You will be visible on the floor, working with team leaders and operators to improve safety, quality, service, labour productivity, waste and downtime.
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What you'll be responsible for
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Lead assigned day-shift production activities, allocate labour and coordinate workflow to meet the production plan.
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Deliver work safely, on time and to specification, escalating constraints and risks early.
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Coach team leaders and operators, maintain the skills matrix and support structured cross-training.
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Use production boards and operating data to compare actual performance with agreed standards and targets.
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Maintain effective control of materials and WIP within production, and manage any inventory category assigned by the Production Manager, including stock accuracy, usage, ageing, excess holdings and variance follow-up.
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Identify improvement opportunities using productivity, labour, downtime, waste, rework and quality data.
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Establish baselines, lead approved trials, measure results and recommend permanent changes to the Production Manager.
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Embed standard work, 5S and visual management so improvements are sustained across shifts.
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Support new machinery, automation and process changes, including operator input, trials, training and handover.
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Maintain a practical improvement register and report progress, benefits, risks and follow-up actions.
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What you'll bring
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At least three years of production or manufacturing supervisory experience.
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Demonstrated experience leading improvements that delivered measurable operational results.
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The ability to lead a medium-sized team in a fast-paced, made-to-order environment.
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Strong production planning, labour allocation and workflow coordination skills.
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A practical understanding of WHS, quality control and root-cause problem-solving.
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Confidence using Excel and an ERP or manufacturing system such as Microsoft Dynamics.
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A current forklift licence, or the ability to obtain one.
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Highly regarded
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Experience in timber, industrial packaging or a similar manufacturing environment.
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Formal training in Lean, continuous improvement or Six Sigma.
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Hands-on experience with 5S, standard work, visual management and structured problem-solving.
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Experience controlling WIP or managing an inventory category within a manufacturing environment.
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Experience supporting machinery, automation or production process changes.
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A visible role with the opportunity to shape how the site operates and improves.
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A practical environment where good ideas are tested, measured and embedded.
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Direct partnership with the Production Manager and cross-functional teams.
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A secure, full-time role with a predominantly day-shift focus.
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A competitive salary package based on experience.
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Apply
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If you are a production leader who enjoys developing people and turning operational problems into measurable results, we would like to hear from you.
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Please include a brief example of an improvement you led, the problem you addressed and the measurable result achieved.
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📌 Production And Continuous Improvement Supervisor (New South Wales)
🏢 UBEECO Packaging Solutions
📍 New South Wales