Production Supervisor (Aspitech)
SA Group Enterprises — 2011
I worked as a Production Supervisor at Aspitech, a commercial recycling and e‑waste processing facility employing people with disability. In this role, I was responsible for coordinating production activities, supporting staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in a fast‑paced industrial environment. This was a formative leadership role that strengthened my ability to manage people, processes, and safety in a complex workplace.
Key Achievements
I supervised a diverse team of staff and supported employees with disability, ensuring they were safe, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully to production activities.
I coordinated daily production workflows, balancing throughput targets with safety, quality, and individual staff needs.
I provided hands‑on coaching and guidance to team members, helping them develop confidence, skills, and independence in their roles.
I ensured compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, identifying risks, implementing controls, and modelling safe work practices.
I contributed to improvements in production efficiency by refining processes, reorganising workflows, and identifying opportunities to reduce bottlenecks.
I maintained accurate records of production output, staffing, and operational issues, supporting reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
Scope of Responsibility
Supervising production teams and supporting employees with disability
Coordinating daily workflows and production targets
Ensuring safety, quality, and compliance
Providing coaching, mentoring, and on‑the‑job support
Managing operational issues and resolving problems quickly
Maintaining documentation and reporting
Leadership & Human Impact
This role strengthened my ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and consistency. I learned how to support people with diverse needs, how to communicate expectations clearly, and how to maintain calm and structure in a busy operational environment. It also deepened my understanding of inclusive employment and the importance of creating workplaces where everyone can contribute safely and confidently.
I developed strong capability in:
people leadership and team coordination
safety‑focused decision‑making
coaching and mentoring staff
balancing productivity with individual needs
managing operational pressures with professionalism and care
Legacy
My time at Aspitech reinforced the values that continue to guide my leadership today — dignity, respect, safety, and the belief that people thrive when they are supported and empowered. These experiences shaped the way I lead teams, manage complexity, and approach human‑centred decision‑making in all my later roles.