Assistant Production Manager (Senior Production Supervisor)
Full-Time, Permanent
📍 Location: Adelaide, SA
💰 Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 + Super
🕒 Roster: Day Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30PM
📢 Reporting To: Production Manager

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Production Manager to support daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment in Adelaide’s Inner North-West—just 10 minutes from the CBD.
You'll lead a team of 30+ staff, ensuring on-time production (DIFOT), labour efficiency, and safety compliance. This is a stepping stone into higher leadership, working closely with the Production Manager to drive continuous improvement and operational success.

Why Join Us?
✅Career Progression – Pathways into senior leadership
✅ Leadership Support – Work alongside an experienced Production Manager
✅ Inclusive & Collaborative Culture – Be part of a high-performing, motivated team

Your Role & Responsibilities
🔹 Lead & Develop Your Team – Manage recruitment, training, and performance reviews to build a skilled, engaged workforce.
🔹 Drive Operational Excellence – Oversee daily production, optimise workflow, and ensure targets are met using Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
🔹 Ensure Safety & Compliance – Maintain WHS policies, high safety standards, and quality assurance procedures.
🔹 Customer & KPI Focused – Manage DIFOT, downtime reduction, and performance tracking.
🔹 Asset & Budget Management – Assist in budget planning and ensure efficient use of company assets.

About You
✔ Experience: At least 18 months–2 years leading teams of 30+ staff in a manufacturing or production environment.
✔ Leadership & People Skills: Strong ability to coach, mentor, and drive team performance.
✔ Process Improvement Focus: Exposure to Lean, 5S, or HACCP principles is highly regarded.
✔ Proactive Work Style: Hands-on, problem-solving, and results-driven.

Pre-Employment Requirements
To ensure a safe and high-performing workplace, shortlisted candidates will complete:
✅ Health Screening – Includes drug & alcohol testing
✅ Psychometric Assessment – To assess leadership & problem-solving capabilities
✅ Reference Checks – Verification of previous employment
✅ Right to Work Check – Valid documentation required

How to Apply📩 Click Apply Now or contact Daniel for a confidential discussion:
📧 [email protected]
📞 08 8408 9085 | 0491 352 660

Join a well-supported team and take the next step in your leadership career! 🚀