Production Supervisor

Who We Are:

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As an Production Supervisor, you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.

With 3,000 team members worldwide and a bold goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, you’ll be part of a diverse team driving innovation, accuracy and service excellence.

What's the role:

Join us as a Production Supervisor (Day/Afternoon Shift) and play a key role in shaping quality, safety, and delivery outcomes for our workshop teams.

At Bradken, we’re a global team of innovators and collaborators shaping the future of the resources sector. We don’t just deliver products, we deliver on promises. As Production Supervisor, you’ll lead from the floor, enabling our teams to produce quality fabricated and assembled products, safely, efficiently, and on time.

Your Impact:

You’ll drive the day-to-day operations across your shift, ensuring every order meets customer specifications while fostering a high-performing, safety-focused team.

• You will lead a team of tradespersons, trades assistants, and leading hands to achieve production goals in quality, cost, and delivery.
• You will develop and implement systems to monitor productivity, analyse KPIs, and resolve production challenges proactively.
• You will coordinate dispatch and deliveries, support workshop planning, and contribute to accurate stock and inventory management through systems like Epicor.
• You will ensure maintenance needs are proactively planned with internal and external providers, minimising downtime and extending equipment reliability.

How You Work

You bring structure, energy, and a sharp eye for continuous improvement. Your strength lies in knowing the plant, supporting your people, and making things happen.

• You’ll balance workflow, workforce planning, and purchasing needs to deliver results in line with cost and delivery targets.
• You’ll manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory (including hazardous materials), and oversee purchase orders for critical subcontract and maintenance services.
• You’ll lead regular planning meetings, ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
• You’ll play a hands-on role in coaching, compliance, and capability-building, creating a safe and skilled workforce that consistently delivers.

What You Bring

You’re a production leader who understands the pressures of a workshop environment and thrives on delivering outcomes through people.

• Trade qualification in an Engineering discipline and/or post-secondary qualifications in business or management (desirable)
• Experience supervising medium-sized teams in a workshop or manufacturing environment
• A strong technical or engineering background with knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and drive team performance
• Familiarity with workshop systems such as Epicor, work planning, inventory management, and vendor coordination
• Commitment to safety and experience embedding safe work systems on the floor

This role is based in Bassendean, Western Australia

Be challenged. Be inspired. Be heard. Apply now and lead a team that builds with pride, safety, and purpose.

 

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

If you are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Please note that the closing date for applications is September 15, 2025.

Everyone has a story... become a part of ours!

Prior to commencing employment, candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment, a Microsoft skills assessment, and a pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.