About the Business
Colorspan Industries, established in 1985, is an Australian-owned steel manufacturing business based in Tullamarine.
We specialise in the manufacture of metal roofing products and architectural cladding systems for the residential and commercial building sector.
We are a hands-on, safety-first manufacturing business that values discipline, reliability, teamwork and practical leadership on the shop floor.
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and hands-on Operations Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) to provide strong frontline leadership across our manufacturing, transport, and logistics teams.
This frontline leadership role is responsible for ensuring that approved production and logistics plans are executed safely, efficiently, and with consistency across the afternoon shift.
You will maintain workflow stability, manage labour allocation, resolve issues in real time and lead structured handovers between shifts. You will also act as the shift’s escalation point for safety, quality, and operational matters.
We are looking for a confident, decisive, and structured leader who sets high standards, enforces disciplined execution and leads by example.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Own the Afternoon Shift
- Provide visible, hands-on leadership across production, transport and logistics activities
- Foster a safety-first culture and uphold company values
- Coach, train and develop your team to build capability and engagement
- Maintain workflow stability, manage labour allocation, and resolve issues in real time
- Lead pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and structured shift handovers
Safety & Compliance
- Lead a strong safety-first culture and ensure all activities on shift comply with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements
- Hold primary on-shift responsibility for Chain of Responsibility (CoR) matters, implementing practical solutions in real time and escalating where additional support or approvals are required
- Oversee and ensure safe forklift use, manual handling, machine operation, and transport-related activities
Production & Logistics Execution
- Lead and coordinate production, transport and logistics operations on afternoon shift to ensure customer and operational requirements are met
- Be actively involved in daily production planning and transport scheduling, including adjusting priorities and schedules on shift as required to maintain workflow and service levels
- Coordinate and oversee vehicle loading to align with production output, delivery requirements, and CoR compliance.
- Support and, where required, participate in loading activities and deliveries to ensure safe, timely execution.
- Proactively manage delays or disruptions by implementing practical alternative solutions on shift and escalating early when additional support or decisions are required
Quality & Performance
- Conduct inspections of finished goods and loaded vehicles
- Lead and support investigations into quality issues, damages or discrepancies
- Contribute to daily and weekly performance reporting and KPI achievement
Cost & Efficiency
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
- Support preventative maintenance and defect reporting to minimise downtime
What You’ll Bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing or logistics operations in a fast-paced environment
- A hands-on leadership style with strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of WHS legislation and Chain of Responsibility (HVNL)
- A structured, disciplined approach to operations, SOPs, and execution standards
- The ability to remain calm, decisive and effective under pressure
- A strong focus on teamwork, accountability and practical leadership
Licenses/ Qualifications
- Forklift Licence (essential)
- Medium Rigid (MR) Licence (desirable)
- Relevant industry training (advantageous)
- WHS and CoR training (advantageous)
Why Join Colorspan?
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A stable, long-established and growing Australian manufacturing business.
- A key leadership role within our afternoon shift operations.
- Strong focus on safety, capability, and continuous improvement.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with clear expectations.
How to Apply
We are building capability for future growth — join a stable, established team that is moving forward.
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Please note pre-employment checks (reference checks, police check and medical) are required for this role.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a brief phone screen.
Successful candidates will be invited to an onsite interview and site tour.
