Hedweld is a proud Australian-owned company known for innovation and quality in the design and manufacture of products for the mining industry. Based in Mount Thorley, we are committed to safety, precision, and continual improvement across all aspects of our operation.
We are currently seeking a hands-on and proactive Production Supervisor – CNC Workshop to join our production team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of Machinists, Programmers and Operators and be responsible for overseeing daily production, coordinating maintenance activities, upholding safety standards, and driving continuous improvement within the workshop.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and manage the execution and organising of an accurate production schedule.
* Oversee programming, operation, and maintenance of CNC and automated equipment.
* Reviewing production and resolving processing problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
* Ensure maximum utilisation of production equipment, including but not limited to: CNC Machining Centres, CNC Profiling & Laser machines and other plant and equipment.
* Coordinate with Maintenance Planners to schedule and monitor preventive maintenance and repairs.
* Through effective planning, scheduling, optimising run times, and reducing down time.
* Lead toolbox talks, production meetings, and team communications.
* Ensure strict compliance with WHS policies and contribute to a safe working environment.
* Develop and deliver on-the-job training and support for new and existing team members.
* Manage rosters, approve leave, and monitor timekeeping in line with company policies.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimise run times.
* Checking job costings and preparing jobs for dispatch and invoicing ensuring tasks are completed within cost, on time and to acceptable quality standards.
* Supervising and reviewing production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
* Minimum 5 years Supervisory and Management skills.
* Previous CNC machine centre operation and programming experience with OKUMA 4 & 5 Axis.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate regulatory environment.
* High attention to detail.
* Leadership training and/or Diploma qualified.
* Experience with CNC processing equipment – i.e., Amada Laser, MAZAK Laser Beamline, KINETIC Plasma Profile machines highly regarded.
* Demonstrated financial management skills.
* Overhead crane competence.
* ERP business system experience.
Benefits and perks:
* This is a full-time permanent opportunity, providing stability and long-term prospects.
* Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility provides a cutting-edge work environment.
* Stay fit and healthy with our fully equipped gym facilities onsite.
* This role offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and broaden your experience in the manufacturing industry.
* We value continuous growth, and ongoing training opportunities will be available to further develop your skills.
As part of the recruitment process suitable applicants will be required to attend a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
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Company Overview
We are a proud family owned and world renowned regional Australian innovator and manufacturer. Innovation at Hedweld is fuelled by the need to design and manufacture safer, more efficient products and services. Hedweld has established itself as a world leader in the design and manufacture of mining equipment, advanced manufacturing solutions and agricultural innovations. Established in 1980, the Hedweld Group of Companies now consists of Hedweld Engineering Pty Ltd, Hedweld USA Inc., and Mecensol Pty Ltd. Hedweld is best known for its Trilift range of workshop component handling equipment and the Safe-Away range of access systems. Hedweld designs, manufactures, markets and distributes these technologically advanced, innovative products specifically for the mining and earthmoving industries. Milbrotec agricultural innovations have been driven by desire to find safer, better ways to work on the land. Hedweld's metal processing plant houses some of the world's most technologically advanced machinery. Metal processing services are available to other Australian manufacturers to help them remain price competitive.
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