Production Supervisor

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/23/2026

Who we are?

Metso is a front runner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.

Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture

Our values of high ambition always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

The Opportunity

Production Supervisor will be responsible for Safety, Quality, Productivity for their shift, also resolves shift related issues and serves as a link between the shift’s production team and upper management.

The goal is to ensure that operations are carried out Safely and productively to ensure customer demands are fulfilled on time according to the production plan. To communicate organizational needs and oversee team’s performance to provide guidance and support for individual development needs.

Due to operational requirements this role is based at our Forrestfield facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production and warehouse teams.
• Champion a strong safety culture and maintain 5S standards across the site.
• Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and KPIs are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate workflows, resources, and maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and support employee development.
• Manage inventory, warehouse operations, and accurate movement of goods.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and legislative standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve operational performance.

To succeed

You will have the ability to plan, direct, and monitor all production activities within the process area to maximize the use of the organization’s resources and meet established production specifications and schedules; safety, quality, efficiency, cost and people.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as supervisor or relevant role
• Familiarity with company policies and legal guidelines
• Ability to learn a variety of job descriptions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Basic level of MS Suite
• Forklift License
• Diploma/Certificate in First Line Management or relevant field
• Very good at empowering people to make people act
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• SAP Experience (desirable)
• Dogging and Rigging License (desirable)

Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply.

Please note pre-employment medical and DAS forms part of our onboarding processes.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

What's in it for you

• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Additional Annual Leave benefit - your health and wellbeing is a priority, increase your leave entitlement with every year you work at Metso.
• Gender neutral parental leave - 18 weeks paid in full
• Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice
• Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Novated lease - this benefit allows you to save on a new car and potentially enjoy significant tax savings
• Various leisure benefits including discounted car rental and accommodation for leisure travel around the world.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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