Production Supervisor (Electrical Assembly Manufacturing)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with a strong background in electrical assembly manufacturing to lead daily production operations in our electrical switchboard manufacturing facility.

This role is suited to someone who has previously supervised assembly manufacturing teams, understands production planning and workflow management, and can drive productivity while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship. Experience within electrical switchboard or similar electrical assembly manufacturing is highly regarded.

You will be responsible for coordinating production activities, leading assembly personnel, monitoring performance against production schedules, and ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings, SOPs, and quality requirements.

This is a permanent, long-term Production Supervisor position. Candidates seeking an engineering role or employer sponsorship are kindly requested not to apply.

Applicants without experience in electrical assembly manufacturing will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Supervise the daily operations of assembly, sub-assembly, and electrical wiring teams within a manufacturing environment.

• Work closely with the Production Manager to achieve daily production schedules and targets while maintaining product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

• Coordinate workflow between Production, Procurement, Stores, Engineering, and Quality departments.

• Monitor labour utilisation, productivity, and manufacturing performance.

• Identify and implement opportunities to standardise all aspects of the project, including cables, mechanical and electrical components, and cable routing.

• Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.

Manufacturing & Quality

• Ensure all products are assembled in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Monitor workmanship standards throughout the production process.

• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

• Reduce rework and improve first-pass quality through effective supervision and process control.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and motivate production employees to achieve operational goals.

• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly.

• Monitor employee performance and provide regular feedback.

• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

• Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation.

Training & Apprentice Development

• Train new employees and apprentices in assembly techniques, electrical wiring practices, manufacturing procedures, and workplace standards in accordance with Magellan procedures and Australian Standards.

• Mentor team members to improve technical capability and workmanship.

• Monitor apprentice progress, competency development, attendance, and performance.

• Promote ongoing skills development and continuous learning across the production team.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

• Promote safe work practices and ensure the correct use of tools, equipment, and PPE.

• Conduct routine safety inspections and address workplace hazards promptly.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient production environment.

• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with company quality systems and regulatory requirements.

About You

This role is intended for someone with proven experience supervising teams within an electrical assembly manufacturing environment. You are a hands-on leader who understands production operations, enjoys developing people, and consistently delivers quality outcomes while meeting production deadlines.

You have the ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety while leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Electrical Assembly Supervisor, or Team Leader in an assembly manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing or production teams.

• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow management.

• Experience managing KPIs related to productivity, quality, and delivery.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering or manufacturing drawings.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

• Experience using ERP or manufacturing production systems is advantageous.

• Proactive with strong initiative.

• Excellent communication skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in electrical switchboard manufacturing, electrical assembly, control panel manufacturing, or similar industrial manufacturing.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Experience supervising apprentices or developing production employees.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Production Performance

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)

• Production Output

• Production Efficiency

• Labour Utilisation

• Schedule Adherence

• Downtime Reduction

• Inventory Accuracy

• Procurement & Production Coordination

Quality

• First Pass Yield

• Rework & Defect Rate

• Customer Quality Issues

• Compliance with SOPs

• Audit Performance

Leadership

• Team Productivity

• Employee Engagement

• Staff Retention

• Training Completion

• Apprentice Competency Progression

• Attendance & Reliability

Safety

• Safety Compliance

• Incident Reduction

• Housekeeping Standards (5S)

• WHS Audit Performance

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled manufacturing team, influence production performance, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality electrical products in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

This position is best suited to candidates with demonstrated experience supervising assembly manufacturing operations who are comfortable leading production teams, improving processes, and delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.