Production Supervisor (Sydney)

Join to apply for the Production Supervisor role at G.James Group 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Production Supervisor role at G.James Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. G.James Glass and Aluminium is Australia's leading integrated glass and aluminium manufacturer and contractor. Our privately owned, family company employs 2000 people with operations throughout Australia. G.James NSW Glass Operations , based in Smithfield , is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. In this role you’ll be responsible for overseeing production to ensure timely delivery of quality products that meet Australian Standards, while supporting cost control, fostering a positive safety-focused team culture, and assisting the Factory Manager and other Supervisors. Key Responsibilities

- Lead Daily Production Operations: Coordinate staff, schedules, materials, and systems to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production and DIFOT targets, ensuring quality output with minimal rework.
- Team Management & Development: Supervise and support staff performance, deliver training and inductions, promote multi-skilling, and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Safety Leadership: Champion WHS policies, deliver safety inductions/toolbox talks, monitor compliance, report incidents/hazards, and ensure all PPE and housekeeping standards are maintained.
- Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: Oversee quality checks at each stage, ensure accurate production and QA records, identify and direct rework, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Liaise with Factory Manager and Supervisors on production planning, escalate issues, maintain internal/external relationships, and produce regular production reports.

About the Applicant

- Proven leadership in manufacturing, with previous supervisory or leading hand experience, and strong knowledge of WHS legislation, G.James procedures, and industry practices.
- Glass processing experience is essential, with this role being a 50/50 hands-on and leadership position requiring both operational involvement and team oversight.
- Technically proficient, with solid skills in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook), and working knowledge of Oracle and LISEC systems (preferred).
- Strong communicator, able to convey complex information clearly, resolve conflicts, and engage effectively with both team members and stakeholders.
- Organised and solutions-focused, demonstrating effective planning, decision-making, and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The Benefits

- Full-time permanent opportunity
- with ongoing permanent work
- Competitive Wages $$
- Free Parking onsite
- Corporate health benefits
- 7% BUPA health cover
- Access to Employee Assistant Program
- TELUS Health
- Training and career development opportunities provided
- 108 years as Australia's leading industry manufacturers

Apply Now If you believe you have the skills and drive to fulfil the requirements of this role, please send a cover letter and updated resume that highlights this. Please note: You will be required to undertake a medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening to secure employment within G. James. While we value the role of recruitment agencies, we are not accepting candidates through agencies at this time. G.James celebrates 108 years in 2025 For more information visit G.James is an equal opportunity employer Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
- Employment type Full-time Job function
- Job function Manufacturing
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