Production Supervisor

CSR Limited; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and benefits

Supportive and collaborative culture

Parental leave up to 14 weeks

52 weeks superannuation payment

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

CSR Limited is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Somersby manufacturing facility. You will lead Team Leaders and production staff across a 24/7 operation, driving safety, performance, quality and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will coach teams, solve problems, and deliver results in a hands-on leadership role. The position requires flexibility to work across rotating shifts and support weekend shutdowns when required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop frontline teams.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality.
• Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and production staff to drive engagement and performance.
• Champion a Zero Harm culture and ensure policy compliance.
• Facilitate production meetings, toolbox talks, and site communications.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and CI across the site.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maximise plant performance.
• Support production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Manage consumables, contractors, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain product specs, process controls, and documentation.
• Lead problem-solving to minimise downtime and improve outcomes.
• Support cultural change and employee development programs.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

SAP familiarity

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities,and life stage.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of Team Leaders and production employees across one of Australia's leading building products manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for driving safety, performance, quality, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting high-performing teams across our 24/7 production environment.

This role offers flexibility to work across rotating shifts and support weekend shutdowns when required.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend most of your time on the production floor, coaching teams, solving problems, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and production teams to drive engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Champion CSR's Never Walk Past Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate production meetings, toolbox talks, and site communication initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S initiatives, and continuous improvement activities across the site.
• Monitor production KPIs and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate production activities with Customer Service, Inventory, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maximise plant performance.
• Support production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Manage consumables, stocktakes, contractors, and supplier relationships.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, process controls, and operational documentation.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise production outcomes.
• Support site-wide cultural change initiatives and employee development programs.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing, processing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational compliance.
• Experience working within a continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across operations, maintenance, and support functions.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised workforces is advantageous.

Production Supervisors - Somersby

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities,and life stage.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of Team Leaders and production employees across one of Australia's leading building products manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for driving safety, performance, quality, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting high-performing teams across our 24/7 production environment.

This role offers flexibility to work across rotating shifts and support weekend shutdowns when required.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend most of your time on the production floor, coaching teams, solving problems, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and production teams to drive engagement, accountability, and performance.
• Champion CSR's Never Walk Past Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate production meetings, toolbox talks, and site communication initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S initiatives, and continuous improvement activities across the site.
• Monitor production KPIs and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate production activities with Customer Service, Inventory, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maximise plant performance.
• Support production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet customer demand.
• Manage consumables, stocktakes, contractors, and supplier relationships.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, process controls, and operational documentation.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives to minimise downtime and optimise production outcomes.
• Support site-wide cultural change initiatives and employee development programs.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing, processing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and operational compliance.
• Experience working within a continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across operations, maintenance, and support functions.
• Competent Microsoft 365 skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to industrial relations and unionised workforces is advantageous.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential.

What we offer

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Attractive salary and benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers.
  
• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.