About us

AEROBOND Defence is a purpose-built manufacturing facility, designed specifically for high-end Defence output, running long term projects. We are located in the heart of Woodville South within an advanced composite manufacturing facility, contributing to South Australia's growing Defence work.

About the role

AEROBOND Defence is seeking a dedicated, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team. This is a key position overseeing production operations to ensure efficiency, quality and safety in the manufacture of Defence, Aerospace and Space components.

You will play a pivotal role in coordinating daily production activities, supporting the team on the floor and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of composite materials and working within a composite manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full production flow, ensuring every cell knows what's next so there is no downtime
• Play a key role in designing the workflow, layout and operational systems to maximise efficiency and minimise handling
• Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives that lift productivity
• Develop, document and continually improve standard operating procedures across all production processes
• Build and monitor production daily output, on-time completion, rework, labour efficiency and waste
• Drive a quality-first culture with a focus on reducing rework, damage and production errors
• Maintain a safe, organised and highly visual manufacturing environment
• Provide day-to-day leadership on the floor, setting deadlines, following up, and creating accountability