Production Supervisor

Holcim Participations (Australia) Pty Ltd; Merotherie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime allowances

Above-award leave loading

Generous superannuation

Hands-on training

Job summary

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Merotherie DIDO project. This fixed-term role up to 30 June 2027 leads site production, guides teams and drives safety and quality on a 2:1 roster.

You’ll enable efficient operations and provide coaching across the site. The ideal candidate has manufacturing or concrete industry experience, proven supervisory skills, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, concrete/precast or civil construction industries.
• Proven supervisor or team-lead experience with ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Strong focus on safety and safe working practices.
• Excellent planning, organization and time-management skills.
• Effective communication with production managers, HR and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and allocate daily production tasks across site teams.
• Lead safety practices and maintain safe systems of work.
• Mentor and coach on-floor staff to build capability and morale.
• Oversee site assets, raw materials and moulds for optimal resource use.
• Record production outputs, downtime and reworks for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Production Managers, HR and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualifications or machine operation tickets

Job description

• Job type: Fixed term - more than 6 months

About this role

About Holcim

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employeesin43attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand. Holcim is certified as a Top Employer2026by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

About the Opportunity

Step up into a rewarding leadership role with the world's leading sustainable building materials company! We are seeking an energetic and safety-focused Production Supervisor to drive operational excellence and guide our site teams to success on the DIDO project role at Merotherie with a 2:1 roster. This is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2027.

Joining our collaborative and supportive team means you won't just manage daily production—you'll unlock possible career progression opportunities across our regional network.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational & Schedule Leadership: Plan, coordinate, and allocate daily production tasks across site teams to ensure target deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.


• Safety First: Drive a zero-harm environment by leading safety practices by example, maintaining safe systems of work, and proactively addressing risks.


• Team Development & Coaching: Mentor and support on-floor staff to build capability, maintain morale, and resolve everyday operational challenges.


• Resource & Quality Management: Oversee site assets, raw materials, and moulds to optimize resource allocation and uphold strict compliance with quality benchmarks.


• Data & Performance Tracking: Ensure team members accurately record production outputs, downtime, and reworks to drive continuous operational improvement.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with Production Managers, HR, and external stakeholders to streamline communication and maintain positive employee relations.

Key Requirements

• Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing, concrete (precast/prestress preferred), civil construction, or building industries.


• Leadership Capability: Proven experience in a supervisor or team-lead role with a knack for motivating and managing diverse teams.


• Safety Focus: Solid understanding of workplace safety regulations with a proven track record of championing safe working environments.


• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to adapt to shifting production demands and keep operations running smoothly.


• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to connect with stakeholders, resolve conflict, and relay clear goals to the team.


• Qualifications (Ideal): Relevant trade qualifications or machine operation tickets are highly regarded, but comprehensive training will be provided.

What We Offer:

• Above-Award Value:Competitive base salary + overtime allowances, higher-than-award leave loading, and generous superannuation.


• Growth & Support:Comprehensive hands-on training across all site equipment, systems, and processes, plus clear pathways for long-term career advancement.


• Great Culture:A supportive, inclusive workplace backed by a close-knit local team and a global commitment to safety and sustainability.

Why Holcim?

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code ofEthics.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.