Production Supervisor (12 month contract)

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

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Australia is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor on a 12-month contract in Sydney. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, coach Team Leaders and operators, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across lines.

You will report to the Production Manager and promote a culture of accountability, housekeeping, and operational discipline while coordinating with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning teams.

Qualifications

• You have a qualification in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• You have at least 3 years in a manufacturing supervisory or leadership role.
• You are a proactive problem-solver with planning and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across multiple lines with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Team Leaders and operators.
• Conduct safety walks and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Own quality performance, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyze production and OEE data to identify improvements.
• Coordinate investigations into defects and customer-impact incidents.
• Support labour planning and workforce development.
• Lead continuous improvement projects across safety, quality, productivity, and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

We are seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to join our Team on a 12-month contract. 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