Supervisor | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 23-Jun-2025 |
Job description
Production Supervisor
At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our Hunter Class line of business based at Osborne Naval Shipyard- SA, reporting to the Mechanical Superintendent.
We embrace work life balance arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
You will be responsible for ensuring all manufacturing delivery activities are cost-effective, resource-efficient, and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) requirements while following the technical plan.
As a Visible Leader, you will collaborate across teams and leadership levels to drive operational excellence and meet stakeholder and customer expectations.
Your role involves developing people, optimizing processes, and fostering continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Legal, and Regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure compliance with SHE, Quality, Regulatory, and Contractual requirements, mitigating risks and improving performance.
- Drive continuous improvement, optimizing technical, schedule, and cost efficiencies.
- Lead team performance, development, and collaboration, ensuring effective work allocation and feedback.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, proactively managing concerns and grievances.
- Deliver clear and consistent communication, ensuring effective information flow and issue resolution.
- Plan and manage labour, budgets, and production outputs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Implement resource planning and organizational change, shaping departmental objectives.
- Promote a positive work environment, fostering employee engagement and professional growth.
- Lead by example, ensuring a safe working environment through effective risk management and training.
About YOU
- Cert III Mechanical Engineering – Trade or Associate Diploma
- Experience supervising small teams in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and manufacturing processes.
- Broad knowledge of complex manufacturing operations and industry best practices.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.
