Production Supervisor - Paint Shop

About Us 

Matrix Composites & Engineering proudly owns Australia’s largest composite manufacturing facility in Henderson, WA, where we specialise in the design, engineering, and manufacture of composite and advanced material technology solutions to industries including Oil & Gas, Mining & Defence. Matrix’s portfolio includes an industrial coatings division (MCT) to extend its service and product offerings with a focus on protective and anti-corrosive coatings.

Matrix’s state of the art facility in Henderson, WA, is a world-class manufacturing plant that services its clientele through offices and agents in key locations around the world.

About the Role

As Production Supervisor within our Paint Shop Department, you'll be responsible for supervising shift operations and output, while ensuring safety standards, quality, and a strong team culture are maintained at all times.

• Supervise shift operations, achieving agreed output targets and production schedules
• Ensure paint and coating application processes meet specified quality, colour, and film thickness standards
• Oversee the correct use, storage, and disposal of paints, thinners, and hazardous substances in line with SDS and safety requirements
• Oversee spray booth operations, extraction/ventilation systems, and PPE compliance across the team
• Lead, roster, and allocate shift labour to meet production targets
• Promote a strong culture of teamwork, safety, quality, and cost control
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and shift reporting to management
• Maintain a well-organised, compliant facility with strong housekeeping standards
• Coordinate with other shift supervisors to promote a consistent teamwork culture

What We Offer

Aside from offering competitive remuneration and a great work/life balance, Matrix provides the following employee benefits:

• Great work/life balance
• Free onsite secure parking
• Paid Mental Health Days
• Parental Leave (Up to 20 weeks)
• Novated Car Leasing
• Recognition of Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounted Health Insurance

To play a part in our continued expansion and success, we are seeking someone who ideally has:

• Strong supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or related industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High Risk Work Licence in CB, DG, LF classes

In addition, the following would be considered highly advantageous:

• Experience with industrial spray painting or protective coatings in a manufacturing environment
• Cert 4 in OH&S or other relevant OH&S certification well regarded
• Knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.   

All new employees are subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and must be physically fit to perform in the role.

Please visit our website www.matrixengineered.com to learn more about the company.

This position is available only to permanent Australian residents, or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with the authority to work in Australia. 

Matrix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexual orientation; and people of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.