At Summit Homes Group we ensure our employees have a great experience at work, which we believe ultimately gives our customers the best building journey possible. Our Built Around People philosophy is at the core of all decisions made by our management team. With over 18 brands and nearly 400 employees across our Group, we look for prospective employees who embody our company values and have enthusiasm for making a difference to our business.

Backbone Steel is our steel framing business, providing high-quality steel framing solutions to the Summit Homes Group and external clients. With a busy production and assembly line, our factory in Myaree is a high-volume steel framing producer.

We are currently looking for a Production Engineer Supervisor to oversee production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

About the opportunity:

Responsibilities include:

Plan, coordinate, and monitor production activities to ensure timely output meeting quality and safety requirements

Supervise preventative maintenance schedules and oversee machine repairs

Implement Lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvements

Lead, train, and motivate production teams to build a collaborative, high-performing workplace culture

Analyse production data, review workflows, and recommend improvements to through put and resource utilisation

Manage operational budgets, monitor costs, and control scrap rates

Ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and environmental standards

Liaise with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and improve production performance

Assist with workforce planning, rostering, and performance reviews

Contribute to strategic planning by identifying opportunities for process optimisation, technology upgrades, and capacity growth

About you:

Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a production or engineering environment

Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement practices

Practical understanding of Lean methodologies and process optimisation

Ability to interpret technical documents, production schedules, and operational data

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Additional training in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is highly regarded

What we offer:

Career growth opportunities and professional development

Highly competitive salary

Financially strong family-owned organisation

HIA Professional Builder 2020, 2021, 2022 and MBA Project Builder 2021 and 2022

Strong and collaborative leadership team

Supplier and Summit Home Group discounts

Diverse build methods and ongoing training

State-of-the-art facilities and benefits

Values-based organisation