Job Description

Hands-On Production Leading Hand / Supervisor Laminating n

Lead the team. Work on the tools. Keep production moving.

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The Fibreglass Factory is looking for a capable, practical and proactive Leading Hand / Production Supervisor to lead our laminating department while working hands-on alongside the team.

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You do not need fibreglass experience - we can teach you that. What we are looking for is someone who already knows how to lead people on a factory or workshop floor, think ahead, organise work and keep a small production team moving without needing constant direction.

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This is not a desk-based supervisor role. Approximately 80% of your time will be spent working on the tools and learning our fibreglass manufacturing processes, with the remaining time focused on leading and coordinating a team of approximately four people.

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What you'll be responsible for

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- Leading and working alongside our laminating and prep team.
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- Allocating work throughout the day and continually planning what comes next.
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- Keeping jobs moving and minimising unnecessary downtime.
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- Making sure moulds, materials and equipment are ready when required.
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- Monitoring workmanship and addressing routine quality issues early.
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- Monitoring resin measurements, material use and unnecessary waste.
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- Maintaining strong housekeeping and workshop standards.
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- Monitoring equipment and identifying maintenance requirements.
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- Keeping management informed without needing management to solve every routine issue.
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- Learning fibreglass laminating and chopper-gun operation on the job.
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- Over time, helping train and develop other team members.
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The person we're looking for

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The right person is likely to be someone who:

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- Has previous leading hand, team leader or supervisory experience in manufacturing, production,



trades or a hands-on workshop environment.
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- Naturally thinks ahead rather than waiting to be told what to do next.
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- Can organise people and adjust priorities as the day changes.
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- Communicates clearly and respectfully with different personalities.
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- Is comfortable addressing poor workmanship or productivity issues when required.
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- Leads from the front and is happy to work alongside the team.
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- Takes ownership of problems and tries to resolve them before escalating them.
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- Can learn new manufacturing processes and is willing to be trained in fibreglass production.
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- Values quality, organisation, housekeeping and safe work practices.
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A driver's licence is preferred but not essential. Fibreglass/composites experience is welcome, but it is not required.

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What matters most to us

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We are not looking for the person with the longest fibreglass resume. We are looking for the person with the right

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leadership skills, attitude and initiative.

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If you can walk into a workshop, understand what needs to happen, organise a small team, think two or three steps

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ahead and still happily get on the tools yourself, we want to hear from you.

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Laminating Leading Hand / Production Supervisor

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The role

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- Full-time position.
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- Monday to Thursday full days, Friday half day.
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- Based in Yarram, Gippsland.
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- Hands-on role - approximately 80% production / 20% leadership.
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- On-the-job training in fibreglass laminating and chopper-gun operation.
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Why join The Fibreglass Factory?

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This is an prospect to take genuine ownership of a small production department while learning a specialised manufacturing trade. You will work closely with management, have clear responsibility for day-to-day workflow and play an important part in building a more efficient, capable and self-sufficient production team.

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📌 Hands-On Production Leading Hand / Supervisor Laminating (Jack River)
🏢 The Fibreglass Factory
📍 Jack River