Cascade (Australia) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the global Cascade Corporation, our head office is in Portland, Oregon in the USA. In Australia, we have a significant operation located at Darra in the Western Suburbs of Brisbane. We manufacture and supply a broad range of forks, attachments, and accessories to the Materials Handling, Construction and Automated equipment Market.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for driven and committed Machining & Fabrication Supervisor to join our production team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will be suited to someone who is skilled at production supervising and has a passion to promote and develop a positive culture. Trades experts with previous Team Leader experience are encouraged to apply! Experience in a warehousing environment is not preferred.
Key duties of the role:
- Be safety-driven, develop and promote a protected culture, foster strong collaboration across production teams and supporting departments.
- Have an absolute commitment to product quality and delivery, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proactively identifies issues, implements corrective measures,
and develops preventive strategies to minimise recurrence.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, fabrication, and the ability to read drawings.
- Planning, managing and controlling respective production section.
- The ability to drive the Cascade values and create a positive culture with a priority on developing and empowering the production staff members.
- Confidence to give relevant and sufficient instructions and decision making in relation to production issues.
- Flexibility in meeting customer requirements.
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of the team and to leader/supervise the team.
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum 3 years of proven relevant experience in a fast-paced manufacturer environment, (experience in a warehousing environment is not preferred)
- Qualification or experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or metals trades industry
What Cascade offers:
- Competitive Remuneration
- Monthly Bonus
- On the job training where appropriate
- Employee Assistance Program
- Stability
To apply please click the APPLY button and attach a cover letter and resume