Production Supervisor

prysmiangroup; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Production Supervisor in Sydney, Australia to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. You will report to the Production Manager and support Team Leaders and operators while upholding a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee multiple lines, coach staff, promote proactive safety, manage quality investigations, and drive improvements using data and structured problem

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
• Qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related field preferred.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams and build strong working relationships.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across multiple lines to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to Team Leaders and operators.
• Conduct regular safety walks, identify hazards, and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Champion housekeeping standards and operational discipline across the plant.
• Own quality performance, including investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvements.
• Analyze production, quality, and OEE data to identify trends and improvements.
• Coordinate investigations into recurring defects and customer-impacting incidents.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained.
• Manage production disruptions, escalations, and recovery plans to minimise impact.
• Support labour planning, payroll processes, workforce development, and succession planning.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, engagement, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to improve performance.
• Drive accountability through structured communication and action tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Who We Are

From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world's tallest buildings, Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry.

Each year, our Company manufactures thousands of KMs of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

Become part of a global network of 30,000 colleagues spanning 50 countries, all committed to connecting the planet's pathways!

About the Role

The role Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve business objectives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role provides leadership and support to Team Leaders and operators, ensuring operational targets are achieved while maintaining a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily production activities across multiple manufacturing lines to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical support to Team Leaders and operators.


• Conduct regular safety walks, drive hazard identification, and promote a proactive safety culture.


• Champion plant-wide housekeeping standards and operational discipline.


• Own quality performance within assigned areas, including investigations, NCAs, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.


• Analyse production, quality, and OEE performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.


• Coordinate and lead investigations into recurring defects, production issues, and customer-impacting incidents.


• Ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained.


• Manage production disruptions, escalations, and recovery plans to minimise operational impact.


• Support labour planning, payroll processes, workforce development, and succession planning activities.


• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee engagement.


• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, employee development, team engagement, and performance management.


• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, performance discussions, and disciplinary processes where required.


• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Supply Chain, and other support functions to improve operational performance.


• Drive accountability through structured communication, performance reviews, action tracking, and follow-up activities.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• You have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role, with a qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related field preferred.


• You are a people-focused leader who can motivate, coach, and develop teams while building strong working relationships.


• You are a proactive problem-solver with strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.


• You have a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.


• You are an effective communicator with a customer-focused mindset and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join Us

Be part of a global leader in energy and telecom cable and connectivity systems.

Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and driven and safety-focused environment.

Competitive salary and benefits on offer

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or ve