Production Supervisor

• Casual
• Nadrasca Industry Services Employee Enterprise Agreement 2022

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities?

Is it important to you to work for an organisation that values you and offers opportunities for growth and development? 

Then look no further!

About cape

cape group (cape) is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee providing services to people with a disability and is a Registered NDIS Provider. 

Nadrasca joined with Brite in April 2025 to form cape group, a newly formed brand resulting from the merger of the two NDIS registered providers with a combined 120 years in operation across the eastern and northern suburbs.

Together, we provide a range of services for people with disability, including home and living supports, social and community participation activities, youth employment assistance, supported employment, and NDIS support coordination.

At cape, we work hard to ensure that everyone we support can have their best day, every day.

This means people feel awesome, welcome, connected, excited, and ready to achieve their goals – whatever that means for them.

The Position

Reporting to the Production Coordinator takes full accountability for the day- to-day operations concerning production activities within cape’s Contract Services business.One of the main objectives of the role is to provide support to employees and to assist in the achievement of employee goals which will aid in maximising employment potential leading to open employment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

- Employee Support, Development and Goal Achievement

• Provide support to employees to assist in the achievement of employee aims and maximise each individual’s employment potential within cape Industry, leading to open employment.
• Document the progress of employees through daily support/progress notes.
• Complete required employee reporting documentation.
• Assist in the skill development of employees.

- Quality, Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Work with the Production Coordinator and Operations Manager to achieve quality objectives as set by cape relating to Industry.
• Grow the safety culture by leading the Gemba Kaizen program daily and monitoring 5S implementation and audits.

- Production Operations and Resource Management

• Effectively utilise raw materials, equipment and machinery to achieve maximum outcomes.
• Assist the Production Coordinator to efficiently organise and supervise cape Industry employees.

- Reporting, Reconciliation and Administration

• Prepare the Daily Production Efficiency Reports against the schedule for the Production Coordinators and Operations Manager.
• Reconcile all jobs at completion.

- General Duties and Organisational Objectives

• Undertake any reasonable tasks assigned by the Production Coordinator and Operations Manager to achieve company objectives. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Knowledge and/or experience of production processes in a manufacturing and supervision environment is desirable.
• Experience in the disability sector is desirable.
• A Certificate IV in Disability or a training discipline or any other relevant qualification is desirable.
• Experience in line management or leading teams.
• Current Level 2 FirstAid Certificate.
• Current full Victorian Driver’sLicense.

Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to engage others with respect, empathy, and positive regard.
• A strong customer service ethic and drive to proactively participate in continuous
  improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve results.
• Self-motivated and able to work with both minimal direction and supervision, and within a team.
• Ability to be flexible and work using own initiative.
• Sound administrative skills and ability to maintain information with an attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office suite and databases.
• Ability to exercise sensitivity and maintain strict confidentiality, when required.
• Proven ability to build constructive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Sound organisational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, plan and complete works on time, for both self and work team.

Why JoinUs?

Our vibrant culture and collaborative team environment truly set us apart. You'll join a warm, inclusive, and enthusiastic team united by a shared passion for enriching the lives of people with disabilities. 

Be the difference in someone’s everyday lead with heart, empower with purpose, and help create a life of dignity, independence, and joy for people with disability. 

What we can offer you:

• A great working environment as part of a passionate and dedicated team.
• Attractive salary including salary packaging associated with not-for-profits.
• Training and professional development.
• The opportunity to use your skills to make a real
  difference in people’s lives.

All applicants must hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and obtain a Working with Children Check prior to employment.

All relevant staff must provide evidence of unrestricted Australian residential and working visa. 

How to Apply:

We are inclusive in our thinking and are open to candidates who may not meet all criteria, but believe they are the right fit for the position.

If you are interested in becoming an active and valued member of a dedicated and passionate team, please apply today by clicking on the 'Apply now' button.

Shortlisting and interviews will commence soon. 

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals with disability, those that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We look forward to hearing from you!