Production Supervisor (Paper Manufacturing)
Job no: 40001168
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Take initiative and make your mark in this key influential role
- Make a difference with sustainability at the forefront
Role Details
The Production Supervisor will be involved in and responsible for certain sections of the daily operations of the paper mill process, ensuring that production targets are met while meeting and exceeding the high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paper manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the paper manufacturing process including the fundamentals of paper quality management.
What you'll do
- Lead and support the production team to keep the paper manufacturing process running safely and efficiently
- Champion a safe work environment by reinforcing safety standards and ensuring everyone follows Visy policies
- Keep daily and weekly production plans on track by monitoring schedules and adjusting workflow when needed
- Stay close to the floor – checking equipment, spotting issues early and organizing maintenance to minimize downtime
- Maintain strong quality standards and support the team to consistently meet product specifications
- Coach, train and develop team members, creating a positive, team-focused environment
- Review production data and share insights to help lift performance and identify practical improvements
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, logistics and other teams to keep operations moving and resolve issues quickly.
This plant operates on a 24/7-day basis, and you will need to be flexible to work additional hours as required, including being on our call-out roster.
What You Will Bring
A highly motivated production leader with a proactive approach, enthusiasm for troubleshooting and take accountability for tasks, you will also have:
- Several years Paper making experience in a 24-hour operation
- Supervisory experience in a paper manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of production management principles and practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proficient in using production management software and tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Leave: Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Visy discounts: Take advantage of discounts with RSEA, Avis, Harvey Norman and other retailers.
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
Please contact Nicholas Strang on Nicholas.strang@visy.com for a confidential discussion or apply now.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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