Factory / Production Supervisor

_{28th August, 2026}

About Us:

Ausco Modular is one of Australia’s leading providers of transportable hire and modular construction solutions. We’ve been delivering innovative modular designs for over 60 years, supporting major projects in infrastructure, education, and construction.
  
About the Role:
  
We're looking for a trade-qualified Supervisor (Carpentry, Joinery or Cabinet Making) to lead a team at our modular manufacturing facility in Riverview, Ipswich.

Reporting to the Factory Manager, you'll provide hands-on leadership, overseeing daily factory operations and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll coordinate multiple trades, manage production schedules, and lead a team of up to 15 employees and labour hire workers.
    
What You'll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality and delivery targets
• Supervising and supporting a team of tradespeople and production staff
• Coordinating workflows across multiple trades to keep projects on track
• Monitoring productivity, workmanship and factory performance
• Supporting production planning and scheduling, including workflow management
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Maintaining production, quality and safety records
• Driving a strong safety culture and leading by example
• Coaching and developing team members
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

• Trade qualification in Carpentry, Cabinet Making or Joinery is essential
• Previous experience leading teams in manufacturing, construction, modular or building
• Strong practical leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
• A genuine commitment to safety and quality
• Experience with production planning and scheduling, including Gantt charts is advantage 
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Free gym memberships through our Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covering lifestyle, career, financial, and family support
• Spark Recognition & Rewards with exclusive discounts
• Paid parental and partner leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Corporate discounts on health insurance and eyewear