Production Supervisor

Pilbara Minerals Limited; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing allowance

Paid community leave

Monthly recognition awards

KidsCo School Holiday Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pilbara Minerals Limited is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled team in a high-hazard processing environment. The role focuses on safe, stable production, coordination of start-ups and shut-downs, and proactive maintenance management.

You will oversee control room and field operations, monitor key performance metrics, and ensure compliance with PTW/LOTO and safety standards while coaching team members to high performance.

Qualifications

• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor and a strong safety-first mindset.
• Proven shift supervisory experience in a high-hazard processing environment (hydro/pyro/chemical).
• Strong process monitoring and troubleshooting capability for stable plant operation.
• Solid understanding of PTW, isolations/LOTO, risk assessments and incident investigation.
• Comfortable coordinating shift maintenance and prioritising breakdown response.
• CMMS experience (Pronto preferred) and accurate shift reporting.
• Proactive people leadership coaching teams to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run and supervise MSDP shift operations (control room, pyro and hydro areas).
• Maintain safe, stable production within design limits and approved procedures.
• Monitor throughput, recovery, yield and correct process deviations.
• Lead start-ups, shutdowns, isolations and changeovers.
• Coordinate shift maintenance (PPM and breakdowns) and manage work orders.
• Enforce PTW, isolations/LOTO and high-hazard processing requirements.
• Complete shift handover and reporting (production, downtime, incidents) and elevate risks.

Skills

Safety leadership

Shift supervision

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

People leadership

Reporting

Tools

Pronto CMMS

Job description

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsiation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the role provides frontline leadership to an integrated team of operators, maintainers, and technicians, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with PLS standards, statutory requirements, and the plant operating philosophy.

This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8:6/7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Run and supervise MSDP shift operations (control room, pyro and hydro areas).
• Maintain safe, stable production within design limits and approved procedures.
• Monitor throughput/recovery/yield/purity and correct process deviations.
• Lead start-ups, shutdowns, isolations and changeovers.
• Coordinate shift maintenance (PPM and breakdowns) and manage Pronto work orders/close-out.
• Enforce PTW, isolations/LOTO and high-hazard chemical processing requirements.
• Complete shift handover and reporting (production, downtime, incidents) and elevate risks/issues.

About you

• Section 26 Statutory Supervisor (or able to obtain) with a strong safety-first mindset.
• Proven shift supervisory experience in a high-hazard processing environment (hydro/pyro/chemical).
• Strong process monitoring and troubleshooting capability, with a focus on stable plant operation.
• Solid understanding of PTW, isolations/LOTO, risk assessments and incident investigation.
• Comfortable coordinating shift maintenance activities and prioritising breakdown response.
• Competent in CMMS (Pronto preferred) and confident completing accurate shift reporting.
• A proactive people leader who can coach, develop and hold teams to high standards.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.

Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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