Plant Supervisor - Production

About Orica

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Responsible for meeting the daily, weekly and monthly production plans to ensure quality product is available as required to satisfy the S&OP; provide support to the Manager, management of inventory and maintenance plant. – Product Line and be responsible to deliver certain subsections of his/her associated responsibilities; lead the shift-based production team.

What you will be doing

• Safety, health, and environmental procedures are adhered to by all members of the Production Team
• Product produced meets the quality and volume requirements hourly and daily
• Respond to and communicate deviations from production plans (including plant trip notification updates/timelines)
• Plant operation is always within the safe operating window as defined. Ensure non-compliances are reported for investigation and resolution.
• Plant operation time maximised within the defined efficiency operating window
• Efficient use of raw materials
• Deliver Process Planning as an integrated component of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Execute the planned and unplanned preparation of the plant, including the necessary permit to work processes, to allow safe and efficient maintenance execution (including shutdowns).
• Conduct regular scheduled and unscheduled plant equipment and general inspections and formalise outcomes and actions.
• Management of the Shift Supervisors and their engagement and motivation which includes ensuring their training and development, performance management, reward and recognitions etc.
• Management of overtime and related approvals of the production shift teams.
• Join the Production Superintendents CoP (Community of Practise) with the purpose of collaborating on best practise and the improvement agenda relevant to the position and its requirements.
• Provide a work environment that encourages individuals to be self-motivated
• Plan, organize, and control inventory levels to ensure the continuous availability of raw materials, spare parts, and supplies without overstocking.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities for plant equipment and facilities.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability to support production targets and minimize downtime.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to manage replenishment, lead times, and minimum/maximum stock levels.

The Plant Supervisor - Production will represent the production operations team on the Product Line Management team and drive a culture of continuous improvement in the shift operations team.

What you will bring

• The PS will have a Tertiary Qualification with Engineering / Science / Technical Degree highly preferred.
• Excellent people management and communications skills at high and low levels

Role dimensions

• 1x  Plant Coordinator
• 7x Assembly Shift and support Coordinators
• 8 direct reports
• 100 + personnel (indirect)
• F/C $ 7.5M + (direct)

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character       
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across business unit
* High level decision making ability
* Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently 
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.