Production Shift Supervisor

Southern Forests Employment Hub; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family roster

Income protection

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Salary sacrifice

Site incentive

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Talison is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor for its Greenbushes Lithium Operation in Western Australia. The role leads a Processing Plant team, driving production targets, safety, and continuous improvement within a dynamic lithium environment.

Candidates should have mining/processing leadership experience and a strong focus on health and safety, with ability to coordinate across maintenance, technical and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to promote health, safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining an inclusive culture prioritising safety and operational discipline.
• Leading the Processing team to meet production targets and optimise plant performance.
• Supervising labour, crew allocation and training across shift operations.
• Completing workplace inspections, audits and incident investigations.

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Permanent, full-time position,

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Processing Plant team as a Shift Supervisor within one of Australia’s leading lithium operations.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and support a high-performing team in a dynamic processing environment. The successful applicant will bring strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills, with ongoing support, training and guidance from an experienced team.

The primary responsibilities of a Shift Supervisor include:

• Building and maintaining an inclusive culture that prioritises workplace safety and operational discipline;
• Leading the Processing team to meet production targets, optimise plant performance, Minimise costs, and drive continuous process improvements;
• Supervising and coordinating labour, crew allocation, and training requirements across shift operations; and
• Completing workplace inspections, audits, and incident investigations in line with site safety systems.

Additional Lithium Operations Responsibilities:

• Ensuring strict compliance with Permit to Work systems, including issuing, reviewing, and closing permits for high-risk activities (confined space entry, hot work, working at heights, and electrical work);
• Enforcing and verifying Isolation and Lockout/Tagout procedures to ensure plant and equipment are safely isolated prior to maintenance or intervention;
• Coordinating with maintenance and technical teams to manage planned shutdowns, equipment isolations, and plant start-ups;
• Maintaining compliance with Western Australian mining regulations and site-specific safety management systems;
• Monitoring plant conditions and responding to process upsets associated with crushing, grinding, flotation, and lithium concentrate handling circuits;
• Promoting environmental compliance, including tailings management, dust suppression, and reagent handling practices typical of lithium processing plants; and
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives aligned with modern lithium production demands and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards.

About the Candidate

• Experience leading a team within mineral processing, mining, or heavy industry (lithium or hard-rock processing experience highly regarded);
• A strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and Isolation procedures in an industrial or mining environment;
• The ability to foster a positive, accountable team culture aligned with company values;
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance;
• Sound decision-making skills in a continuous processing or shift-based environment;
• Strong communication and coordination skills across operations, maintenance, and technical teams; and
• A C Class Driver’s Licence (mandatory).

Mandatory Requirements:

• Hold a current Section 26 (S26) qualification under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).

Benefits of working with Talison

• A family and lifestyle friendly roster;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site incentive scheme;
• Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that strives for inclusivity and where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Tagged as: mining - processing (mining, resources & energy)