Shift Supervisor - Precast

John Holland Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Torrens to Darlington Alliance in Adelaide is seeking a Shift Supervisor - Precast to oversee daily production activities across the precast yard, ensuring work aligns with project specs, quality standards and delivery schedules.

You will work rotating 7/3 - 7/4 Day/Night rosters, collaborate with the Precast Superintendent, Engineers and QA teams, driving performance and safe, efficient operations on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within precast concrete production or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of precast manufacturing methodologies and production sequencing.
• Experience coordinating large work crews and multiple production activities simultaneously.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and safe work practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Trade qualification or construction-related background highly regarded.
• Willingness to work a rotating day / night - 7/3 - 7/4 roster.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily precast production activities across mould preparation, reinforcement installation, concrete pours, curing, stripping and finishing works.
• Coordinate and manage production crews, subcontractors and plant operators to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Assist the Precast Superintendent in delivering daily and weekly production programmes.
• Monitor productivity, production outputs and labour allocation to meet programme milestones and delivery deadlines.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through visible leadership, toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and ongoing site engagement.
• Identify and proactively resolve production issues, bottlenecks and operational challenges.
• Coordinate material, equipment and labour requirements to maintain workflow continuity.
• Monitor concrete pours, curing processes and handling procedures to ensure product integrity and quality outcomes.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and shift updates.
• Support training, mentoring and development of production personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality and cost performance

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coordinating large crews

Safety leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Trade qualification or construction background

Job description

The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The T2D Project involves constructing two separate tunnels – the Southern Tunnels and the Northern Tunnels connected by an open motorway, with a combined total distance of 10.5km, open to traffic in 2031. The T2D project comprises the tunnels, surface works including road and bridge construction in addition to services buildings and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The T2D Alliance is committed to providing opportunities for local people, Aboriginal workers, apprentices, trainees and job seekers who are long-term unemployed and offers people an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project.

The Role

As the Shift Supervisor - Precast you will be required to work a rotating 7/3 - 7/4 Day / Night roster whilst beingresponsible for overseeing daily production activities across the precast yard and ensuring all works are completed in line with project specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules.

Working closely with the Precast Superintendent, Engineers, QA teams, planners and logistics personnel, you will assist in driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

This role requires a proactive and solutions-focused leader who is comfortable managing a workforce with a diverse skillset, coordinating multiple work fronts and maintaining production momentum within a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily precast production activities across mould preparation, reinforcement installation, concrete pours, curing, stripping and finishing works
• Coordinate and manage production crews, subcontractors and plant operators to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Assist the Precast Superintendent in delivering daily and weekly production programmes
• Monitor productivity, production outputs and labour allocation to meet programme milestones and delivery deadlines
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through visible leadership, toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and ongoing site engagement
• Identify and proactively resolve production issues, bottlenecks and operational challenges
• Coordinate material, equipment and labour requirements to maintain workflow continuity
• Monitor concrete pours, curing processes and handling procedures to ensure product integrity and quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and shift updates
• Support training, mentoring and development of production personnel
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, quality and cost performance

About You

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within precast concrete production or heavy manufacturing
• Strong understanding of precast manufacturing methodologies and production sequencing
• Experience coordinating large work crews and multiple production activities simultaneously
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation and safe work practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and planning capability
• Trade qualification or construction-related background highly regarded
• Willingness to work a rotating day / night - 7/3 - 7/4 roster

We Offer

Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.