About Smoke Control

Smoke Control Australia is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of fire and smoke protection systems, including fire and smoke curtains, fire shutters, fire doors and panels, fire-rated glazing, natural and smoke ventilation systems, and performance louvres.

Smoke Control is a 100% Australian-owned and operated, medium-sized business with 23 years in the industry. We're a well-established market leader, producing premium building products through in-house innovation and engineering. We service all of Australia and export to several countries around the world.

We provide a full life-cycle service covering design, supply, installation and maintenance. Our products support hospitals, airports, aged care facilities, retail, infrastructure and commercial construction projects across Australia and New Zealand.

We're committed to quality, safety and reliability, and we're looking for an enthusiastic professional to contribute to our manufacturing operations and grow with our business.

About the role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating daily production activities, managing resources and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The role's accountabilities include

1. Planning and coordinating production schedules to meet customer delivery deadlines.
2. Supporting and leading production staff to achieve operational targets.
3. Monitoring production costs, labour utilisation and material usage.
4. Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
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Maintaining product quality and compliance with relevant Australian Standards and accreditation requirements.
6. Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency.

About you

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- A practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing operations.
- Robust computer skills and the ability to work with production reporting systems (NetSuite and Microsoft 365).
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production teams and other departments.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop leadership capabilities.

Must haves

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a production, manufacturing or similar operational role.
- Understanding of production planning, manufacturing processes and quality control.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and process improvement skills.
- Ability to analyse production performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.

What's in it for you

- Competitive salary of $90,000-$110,000 per annum + superannuation
- The chance to grow your leadership skills with a market-leading Australian manufacturer
- Work on premium products used in hospitals, airports and major infrastructure projects
- [Other perks, e.g. onsite parking, training, PPE supplied]

📌 Production Supervisor (Auburn)
🏢 Smoke Control Systems
📍 Auburn