Production Supervisor (12 Months Contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor for a 12-month contract in Sydney. The role leads daily manufacturing operations, reports to the Production Manager, and supports Team Leaders and operators to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance targets.

Responsibilities include safety walks, coaching, coordinating investigations, and driving continuous improvement across multiple lines.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or similar leadership position.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and drive improvements.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities across multiple lines to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Team Leaders and operators.
• Drive safety walks, hazard identification and a proactive safety culture.
• Manage quality performance, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate investigations into recurring defects and production issues.
• Support labor planning, payroll processes and workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Planning

Decision making

Communication

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

MS 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

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