Production Supervisor (FIFO)

MacKellar Group; Nyngan; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

FIFO from Brisbane

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Long-term project

Leadership role

Job summary

MacKellar Group is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our Nyngan mining operation. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, supporting and developing the operational team, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the broader site leadership team, you will drive a strong safety culture, maximise equipment utilisation and support the achievement of production targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role within a mining environment.
• Strong experience in open-cut production mining.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop operational teams.
• Strong understanding of production, safety and operational processes.
• Experience working with excavators, dozers and other production mining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support production crews to achieve daily targets.
• Coordinate day-to-day mining activities and allocate resources effectively.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the operation.
• Monitor production performance, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox meetings and other crew communications.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, policies and relevant legislation.
• Work closely with Maintenance and other site departments to coordinate operational requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to team members.
• Report on production performance, safety and operational issues.
• Support the development of a positive, accountable and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Open-cut mining experience

Safety management

Team development

Operational planning

Communication

Education

RII competencies

Mining qualifications

Tools

Excavators

Dozers

Job description

• 7/7 rotating day/night roster – FIFO from Brisbane
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided
• Long-term project with ongoing opportunities
• Leadership role within a supportive and experienced team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + super
• 7/7 rotating day/night roster – FIFO from Brisbane
• Flights, accommodation and meals provided
• Long-term project with ongoing opportunities
• Leadership role within a supportive and experienced team

About the Role

MacKellar is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our growing Nyngan mining operation.
This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, supporting and developing the operational team, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the broader site leadership team, you will drive a strong safety culture, maximise equipment utilisation and support the achievement of production targets. This is an opportunity to join a long-term project and play an important role in building a high-performing production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support production crews to achieve daily targets
• Coordinate day-to-day mining activities and allocate resources effectively
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the operation
• Monitor production performance, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Conduct pre-starts, toolbox meetings and other crew communications
• Ensure compliance with site procedures, policies and relevant legislation
• Work closely with Maintenance and other site departments to coordinate operational requirements
• Provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback to team members
• Report on production performance, safety and operational issues
• Support the development of a positive, accountable and high-performing team environment

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a Production Supervisor or similar leadership role within a mining environment
• Strong experience in open-cut production mining
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop operational teams
• Strong understanding of production, safety and operational processes
• Experience working with excavators, dozers and other production mining equipment highly regarded
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing operational environment
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Current relevant RII competencies and mining qualifications
• Current Australian driver's licence

Why MacKellar?

MacKellar is a leading mining and civil contractor with operations across Australia. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, quality equipment and rewarding career opportunities for our people.
Join a growing operation where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact, develop your leadership capability and be part of a supportive team.