Production Supervisor - West

James Fisher and Sons plc; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Production Supervisor - West for Bibra Lake, Perth. You will plan and coordinate the maintenance of diving and hyperbaric equipment, align with client schedules, budgets, and quality and safety standards, and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining required OQE and AITPs.

Based in Bibra Lake, you will lead the Dive and Hyperbaric team, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, maintenance, or service operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance against KPIs.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a rolling six-month forecast of parts requirements for both ISS and non-ISS service and manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal stock availability to support operational demands.
• Coordinate service and maintenance activities in line with client requirements, delivery schedules, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) traceability standards.
• Lead and supervise the Dive and Hyperbaric team in Bibra Lake, promoting safe working practices, setting and monitoring performance targets, and conducting regular performance and development reviews.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with ISS contract delivery, providing accurate monthly reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, systems, and operational processes across the business.
• Review and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Design Change Notices (DCNs) as required, ensuring ISS and non-ISS production activities remain compliant and up to date.
• Support the timely and efficient delivery of customer orders through effective planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure all production and service activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, quality requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Production experience

Team leadership

Planning & organisation

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

Production Supervisor - West
Bibra Lake, Perth
Full-time, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating the maintenance of Diving and Hyperbaric equipment in line with client schedules, requirements, budget constraints, and established quality and safety standards. Key measures of success include the on-time delivery of customer orders through effective planning, communication, and coordination, while ensuring all required Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and Approved Inspection and Test Plans (AITPs) are completed and maintained in accordance with JFD requirements.

Based at Bibra Lake, the role provides supervisory support to the business line and is accountable to the Production Manager - Diving Systems.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain a rolling six-month forecast of parts requirements for both ISS and non-ISS service and manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal stock availability to support operational demands.
• Coordinate service and maintenance activities in line with client requirements, delivery schedules, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) traceability standards.
• Lead and supervise the Dive and Hyperbaric team in Bibra Lake, promoting safe working practices, setting and monitoring performance targets, and conducting regular performance and development reviews.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with ISS contract delivery, providing accurate monthly reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, systems, and operational processes across the business.
• Review and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Design Change Notices (DCNs) as required, ensuring ISS and non-ISS production activities remain compliant and up to date.
• Support the timely and efficient delivery of customer orders through effective planning, communication, and cross-functional coordination.
• Ensure all production and service activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, quality requirements, and industry best practices.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in production, maintenance, or service operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance against KPIs.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why join us?

• Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
• Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience.
• Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
• Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.
• Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
• Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Novated car leasing options available.
• Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.