Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Who We Are

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As a Shift Manager you will be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment.

Our strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon neutral by 2030.

You'll join a diverse and inclusive team contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

What's The Role

During your shift, you will be the on-site decision-maker, ensuring seamless, safe, and efficient production flow from melting to finishing. You'll optimize bottleneck processes, collaborate with quality, and proactively resolve issues to consistently meet targets and minimize downtime. Your focus will be on maximizing efficiency in all core foundry operations.

Your constant presence will guarantee strict adherence to all safety and environmental regulations. Through proactive inspections, PPE enforcement, and immediate incident response, you will cultivate a zero-tolerance environment for hazards, prioritising the well-being of your team and preventing violations.

You will directly oversee and support your production team, including operators and maintenance. By ensuring clear task assignments, resolving conflicts effectively, and facilitating seamless shift handovers, you will maintain high productivity, engagement, and a collaborative work environment.

You will be responsible for the proactive monitoring of all critical equipment, identifying potential issues before they cause disruptions. You'll coordinate maintenance, manage essential resources, and oversee material handling to ensure continuous, efficient production and minimize waste.

Key Technical Criteria

• Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering / Metallurgy / Materials Engineering / Manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience in managing big cross-functional teams
• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing
• Able to work on shift, in rotation
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and familiarity with ISO 9001 standards

The role is based in Merlimau.

If you'd like to be part of a team that's changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role.

The closing date to apply for this role is 13th September 2025

Everyone has a part of ours

Why join our team at Bradken?

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.