Work Group Supervisor

AME Systems is a leading Australian owned, global designer and manufacturer of quality electrical wiring harness, power and signal distribution system. We specialise in customised electrical solutions for heavy transport, aerospace, transport, rail, military, medical and special purpose vehicles and machinery, offering full service and support from design to delivery, and after-market sales. Our expertise spans almost 40 years, with a long history of leadership and success in the electrical harness industry.

This role will be responsible for leading and managing a Workgroup within the manufacturing department at AME Systems, based in Ararat. As part of this you will oversee the effective management of daily production output for your work group and assist the coordinators in the functional management of staff and their workplace wellbeing,

If you are driven by the challenge of a dynamic work environment and getting the best from your people, we want to hear from you.

The key elements of this role involve:

• Proactively managing the performance, engagement and development of your workgroup team ensuring all team members are successfully motivated, trained and supported

• Drive attainment of established team productivity, effectivity and KPI’s and provide feedback and reports to team members and management on a regular basis

• Be a role model to team members through support and collaboration

• Carry out daily briefings with the manufacturing leadership team relating to quality, OHS, and production as required

• Implement, operate and continuously improve processes in line with strategic and manufacturing business objectives

• Support business policies and procedures including corrective action processes

• Lead and facilitate constructive communication within your work group as well as across departments

• Collaboration with engineers – confident raising issues or suggesting a better way

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Manufacturing experience in medium size business

• Cert IV in Leadership/Management or equivalent desirable

• Leadership and Team management experience preferred

• Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset

• Coaching and development skills

• Knowledge of OH&S concepts and risk management

• Accurate timekeeping and record keeping

• Excellent communication skills

• Professional level of report writing and computer skills

All shortlisted applicants will be required to successfully undertake a pre-employment aptitude test, interview and short medical assessment. A Drug & Alcohol Test and Police Check will be part of the screening process.

To be eligible for this position you must hold the legal right to work in Australian without restriction.

Applications close: Tuesday the 8th of September 2026.

A valid email address must be included for your application to be considered

AME Systems (Vic) is a smoke-free workplace