Production Supervisor

Overview Are you an experienced production leader looking to take the next step in your career with a proud, family-owned Australian company? 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. About G. James G. James Glass and Aluminium is a leading Australian family-owned company, employing over 1,800 people nationwide. We are known for quality, stability, and a strong commitment to developing our people. The Role 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 Experienced Leader: Prior supervisory or leading hand experience in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of WHS legislation, G. James procedures, and glass processing or related industry practices. Strong Technical & Systems Knowledge: Proficient in MS Office (particularly Outlook), with working knowledge of Oracle and LISEC (preferred), and the ability to use and maintain business systems effectively. Effective Communicator: Demonstrates clear, professional communication (verbal and written), conflict resolution skills, and the ability to convey complex information to teams and stakeholders. Service & Relationship Focused: Builds respectful and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning team efforts to meet business goals and customer expectations. Organised & Solutions-Oriented: Skilled in planning, prioritising, and decision-making, with a strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing demands and solve problems proactively. 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 109 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. G.James celebrates 109 years in 2026 For more information visit G.James is an equal opportunity employer While we value the role of recruitment agencies, we are not accepting candidates through agencies at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr