Manufacturing Supervisor - Industrial Textile Products

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day (or afternoon shift) production operations within our fast-paced industrial textile manufacturing environment. This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives on the factory floor — who isn’t afraid to jump in, solve problems and work alongside the team to get the job done, while driving safe, efficient and high-quality production outcomes.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, you will oversee a small team of production employees, ensuring quality, safety and output targets are consistently achieved. You will coordinate labour and workflow, address production challenges and foster a positive, accountable team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and work side-by-side with production staff to meet daily output targets

• Allocate labour and resources to meet production schedules and KPIs

• Monitor output, downtime, and rework, taking corrective action where required

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains

• Troubleshooting production issues, delays, and bottlenecks as they arise

• Training new starters and mentoring less experienced team members with on-going skills and development

• Provide continuous on-the-job coaching, training, and performance feedback

• Maintain clear communication between teams, maintenance, and management

• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards

About You:

• Previous experience supervising or leading teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Comfortable working with production targets, reporting, and basic systems

• A practical, hands-on approach with strong floor presence

• Ability to earn respect through action, consistency, and fairness

• Strong people leadership skills with a practical, fair, and consistent approach

• Comfortable making decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes

• Ability to problem-solve under pressure and make sound decisions on the floor

• Solid understanding of OHS requirements in a production setting

• Trade background or technical experience (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

• A hands-on leadership role

• Stable, full-time employment with an established business

• Supportive leadership team and clear reporting structure

• Opportunity to make a real impact on production outcomes and team culture

• Competitive salary based on experience

If you’re a practical leader who leads from the front and takes pride in building a strong production team, we’d love to hear from you.