Production Supervisor (Piping)

Purpose of the Role:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the team clearly understands and is motivated to achieve defined plans, goals, and expectations. The Supervisor provides guidance, support, and leadership to ensure work is completed safely, on time, in full, and to the required standards, while maintaining a productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all production activities in alignment with the approved Weekly Plan, ensuring all required inputs (manpower, materials, tools, equipment, facilities, drawings, and information) are available prior to execution.
• Monitor actual progress against plan, identify delays or deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule adherence.
• Ensure proper planning and allocation of manpower to maximize productivity and avoid overstaffing or underutilization.
• Track material usage, wastage, and by-products, and ensure accurate reporting and accountability.
• Identify inefficiencies in resource usage and implement corrective actions to improve cost performance.
• Ensure full compliance with established quality standards, procedures, drawings, and specifications across all production activities.
• Conduct regular checks and coordinate inspections to verify that work meets required standards before progression to the next stage.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Graduate of a 3-year vocational or trade course in mechanical, HVAC, piping, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical works, shipbuilding, construction, or related industry
• Basic understanding of piping installation, work sequencing, and resource coordination in a production environment
• Understanding of basic production planning, work sequencing, and resource coordination in a fabrication environment
• Working knowledge of quality standards, Class requirements, and HSE regulations
• Has demonstrated experience in hydraulic piping

Desirable

• Trade certification in mechanical, piping, HVAC, or related field
• Experience in marine piping systems
• Knowledge of piping standards, pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning requirements
• Familiarity with ISO quality, safety, and environmental systems

Note: Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Application letter and detailed resume (showing relevant evidence where above duties have been performed)
• Copy of Diploma and/or bachelor's degree (whichever is applicable)
• Any other relevant licenses and certifications

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.