Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor – Thompson & Redwood, Upper Swan

Hard working, consistent and committed people with great leadership ethics & abilities.  If we've just described you, then we perhaps need to talk!

• Outstanding WA company that cares for and trusts its people
• High demand and industry leading products to give you stable job security
• Be kept well informed, knowing you have a voice that is heard and acted on

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Please read this offer in full before applying, because rushing through your CV won't work…

Thompson & Redwood have been producing and selling quality stock feed since 1985. Our products are sold throughout Australia as well as exported into more than 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East. When you consider this history along with the fact that we don't often need to hire new people because once someone earns a position at T&R they most often stay with us for the long term, then that ought to give you an insight into the type of employer & company  we are.

And if it's not already obvious, we'll highlight that one of the key reasons we have that sort of product reach and that kind of staff retention is simply because we are now more than ever, committed to only hiring people who are absolutely right for us and who fit in well with our team.

And given that this is a leadership role, we will be additionally focused on ensuring there is a strong fit. So, if you are up for going through our robust & detailed recruiting process, please read on…
 

If you are the kind of person who fits in well, works hard and delivers great value to our customers, then we know what you want from your next role:

• You want clarity and openness about your role and our expectations within it. Whilst everyone ought to be willing to help out a colleague, we also know the importance of clear, consistent and accurate role descriptions
• You want security and stability. If you're willing to make a move from existing employment to us, then you want to know that we are not just here for the short term. It's taken decades to build what we have and we have much more planned & structured growth in front of us, and we will take our people with us on that journey
• You want to be kept in the loop! It would be an understatement to say that our days are busy here – but even though, we consistently take structured time to stop, discuss, update, ask and listen to our staff.
• You want to know that if something's not working, that it gets sorted!  And this is something we have become great at. When the right process is used to raise an issue or idea, then it gets fully considered and appropriately actioned – not just lost in the ether or buried in someone's in-tray.
• You want to know that those you work with, are all here to work! We get it! A company can't survive and people won't stick around if some are busting their gut, whilst others cut corners and slack off. We all hook in, help out and do our share!
• In your leadership role, we know you want and expect trust & autonomy. Sure, you'll have much to learn, but we will not tell capable people how to suck eggs. When we hire the right people, then trust and autonomy are easily applied.
• And we're quite sure that you'd like to be paid what you are worth in this role, with regular and structured opportunities to openly discuss how you're going in the role, what you need from us and how you could add to your worth and subsequently, your income.

If we've got that right and you do want all of that, then you shouldn't be surprised to know that we will insist on some things in return before we can truly consider you for this position...

You'll Must be a Person Who

• Has at least 5 years' hands-on experience in manufacturing / production industries where you can prove to us that product quality and consistency were daily essentials.
• Whilst not necessary within a production industry, you'll also need to have a further 5+ years in a supervisor / people management role, leading with no fewer than 10 people who you supported and developed and when required, dealt effectively with any performance / results gaps.
• You need to hold current tickets including - examples only -  (fork lift, cert 2 OSH, confined area, HR Truck, etc)
• Has the ethics, safety awareness and common sense to ensure that what we do is lawful, safe and sustainable, whilst ensuring that productivity and quality are not adversely affected as a result of that safety focus.
• Is not going to back down when things get tough! We believe that hands-on leadership is important when things are going smoothly and easily. It is however nothing short of critical when product demands are very high and timelines are incredibly tight…. And you should know that those times do happen at T&R.
• And because we're on 'leadership', you'll need to convince us that you are a clear, consistent and assertive leader & communicator who will develop trust and loyalty within their team. If you consider Leadership being either 'Ignore the problem to avoid conflict' or 'go in all guns blazing', then you're not a T&R leader.
• Any other essentials needed?
• And you will need to be someone who is able and prepared to provide us with an appropriate return on the considerable investment we will make in you and your future.

If after reading all that, you feel you meet the essentials of our Production Supervisor,

 then we certainly want to hear from you…

But please - DO NOT apply by sending us your CV – We will not consider your application if you do.

First call 08 9296 4767 and ask to speak with Co-Owner, Henry Little to arrange a time to talk by phone to first determine if you meet our essential criteria, to then determine if we should take your application further and learn even more about you.

You can learn more about us at https://thompsonandredwood.com.au

Note – Only applicants with current legal right to work in Australia will be considered