Production Supervisor
Description
About the role
Walkinshaw Group is a leader in performance engineering, advanced manufacturing, and product development across automotive, motorsport, and emerging mobility sectors. With a proud history of innovation and quality, we deliver world-class engineering solutions for global OEMs and performance brands. Our Dandenong South facility is home to state-of-the-art engineering capability, a highly skilled team, and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Supervisor to join our Toyota Tundra production team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day shift Production team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on driving operational efficiency, enforcing standardised work, resolving production issues in real time, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork in a fast-paced automotive environment.
This role is an opportunity to have a direct impact on business performance and our products.
What you'll be doing
Leading the Toyota production team, ensuring production goals are met or exceeded
Championing safety by enforcing safety policies across the line
Facilitating high quality standards in each production process, working closely with Production Quality and VPC teams
Day-to-day management of employees, through attendance, performance, discipline, motivation and leading shift start-up meetings
Quickly responding to production disruptions and escalate issues as needed
Actively supporting and driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events and suggestions from team members to reduce waste and improve processes
Ensuring adherence to quality standards, company policies and regulatory requirements
Liaising and collaborating with cross functional teams to resolve issues and support process improvements
Preparing production reports, shift handover notes and performance updates for management
What we're looking for in a successful candidate
Tertiary qualification in automotive manufacturing or similar discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
Results-oriented with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
Developed communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new systems
What we offer
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work in an innovative, high performing team
A collaborative environment with strong career development pathways
Interested?
If you're passionate about improving processes and working in a diverse, collaborative team in an automotive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply via SEEK by uploading your CV and Cover letter, letting us know why you stand out from the pack and what you can bring to the Walkinshaw Group and this role.