Production Supervisor

G.James Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent opportunity

Competitive wages

Free parking onsite

Corporate health benefits

Employee assistance program

Training and career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Australia is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations and ensure quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in manufacturing and glass processing, alongside the ability to manage and develop teams. This full-time role offers competitive wages and various benefits, located in Smithfield, New South Wales.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in manufacturing, with supervisory experience.
• Glass processing experience is essential for this role.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet targets.
• Supervise and support staff performance and development.
• Champion WHS policies to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Glass processing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organised and solutions-focused

Tools

Oracle

LISEC systems

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G.James Glass and Aluminium is Australia's leading integrated glass and aluminium manufacturer and contractor. Our privately owned, family company employs 2000 people with operations throughout Australia.

G.James NSW Glass Operations, based in Smithfield, is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. In this role you’ll be responsible for overseeing production to ensure timely delivery of quality products that meet Australian Standards, while supporting cost control, fostering a positive safety-focused team culture, and assisting the Factory Manager and other Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Production Operations: Coordinate staff, schedules, materials, and systems to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production and DIFOT targets, ensuring quality output with minimal rework.
• Team Management & Development: Supervise and support staff performance, deliver training and inductions, promote multi-skilling, and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Safety Leadership: Champion WHS policies, deliver safety inductions/toolbox talks, monitor compliance, report incidents/hazards, and ensure all PPE and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: Oversee quality checks at each stage, ensure accurate production and QA records, identify and direct rework, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Liaise with Factory Manager and Supervisors on production planning, escalate issues, maintain internal/external relationships, and produce regular production reports.
  
  

About the Applicant

• Proven leadership in manufacturing, with previous supervisory or leading hand experience, and strong knowledge of WHS legislation, G.James procedures, and industry practices.
• Glass processing experience is essential, with this role being a 50/50 hands-on and leadership position requiring both operational involvement and team oversight.
• Technically proficient, with solid skills in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook), and working knowledge of Oracle and LISEC systems (preferred).
• Strong communicator, able to convey complex information clearly, resolve conflicts, and engage effectively with both team members and stakeholders.
• Organised and solutions-focused, demonstrating effective planning, decision-making, and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  
  

The Benefits

• Full-time permanent opportunity - with ongoing permanent work
• Competitive Wages $$
• Free Parking onsite
• Corporate health benefits - 7% BUPA health cover
• Access to Employee Assistant Program - TELUS Health
• Training and career development opportunities provided
• 108 years as Australia's leading industry manufacturers
  
  

Apply NowIf you believe you have the skills and drive to fulfil the requirements of this role, please send a cover letter and updated resume that highlights this.

Please note: You will be required to undertake a medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening to secure employment within G. James.

While we value the role of recruitment agencies, we are not accepting candidates through agencies at this time.

G.James celebrates 108 years in 2025

For more information visit www.gjames.com

G.James is an equal opportunity employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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