Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Production Supervisor in Sydney to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach Team Leaders and operators. You will analyse performance data, manage investigations into defects, and lead improvement projects across multiple lines.

The role requires a 3+ year background in manufacturing supervision, with a technical degree preferred. A proactive, people-focused leader who emphasizes safety and accountability will thrive in our

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning & organization

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WhoWe Are:

From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information toeach and everycorner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services andknow-howin the industry.

Each year, our Company manufacturesthousands of KMs of underground and submarine cablesandsystems for power transmission and distribution, as well asmedium and low voltage cablesfor the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range ofopticalfibres, coppercablesand connectivity systemsforvoice, video, and data transmissionforthetelecommunications 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 veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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