Description

The Production Supervisor role is critical to QTMP, ensuring safe, high‑quality and efficient operations at the Torbanlea facility. The supervisor oversees daily manufacturing activities, coordinates resources, leads a skilled team and upholds Downer’s standards of innovation and asset management through continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Produce high‑quality work meeting customer specifications.
• Manage production workforce, ensuring safety, quality and schedule compliance.
• Lead team development and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and submit reports for leadership as required.
• Conduct meetings, including toolbox talks and pre‑start briefings.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of lean manufacturing and best practices.
• Employ quality principles and conduct investigations.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant trade qualification.
• Demonstrate strong team supervision and leadership experience.
• Possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project‑management software.
• Apply knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Understand rolling stock and manufacturing processes.
• Exhibit strong leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate teams.

Benefits

Downer Rail and Transit Systems offers transformational opportunities to revitalize the manufacturing industry, create jobs and shape the future of rail in Queensland. Employees benefit from the backing of a major ASX‑listed organization, unparalleled career growth in a multidisciplinary environment, and a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and innovative teamwork.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance