Production Supervisor ( Rubber Pressing ,hand lining &auto clave)

At Bradken, were equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society. With more than 3,000 people across the globe, we combine innovation, engineering expertise and operational excellence to solve some of our customers toughest challenges.

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Were currently seeking a Composites Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team in Coimbatore, India. In this frontline leadership role, you will lead a team responsible for the production of composite mill liner products, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality operations while driving continuous improvement across the facility.

About the role

As a Composites Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in delivering production targets while creating a strong safety culture, developing team capability and ensuring operational excellence. Reporting to the Production Composites Lead, you will oversee daily manufacturing activities, coordinate resources, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, productivity and sustainability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving operational challenges and contributing to the growth of a world-class composites operation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards while proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Drive production performance by coordinating daily manufacturing activities, allocating resources and delivering planned production schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of die/mould preparation, two-roll mill operation, extruder operation, compression moulding machine operation, thermic fluid heater operation, degreasing operation, shot/grit blasting operation, spray painting operation, rubber lining, autoclave operation, and the inspection of composite products, die/moulds and raw materials, ensuring planning, productivity and operational efficiency across the composite team.
• Apply your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, reduce scrap and improve operational efficiency across composite production processes.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Technology, Stores and other stakeholders to achieve production, quality and customer delivery objectives.Champion continuous improvement, TPM and preventive maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability and productivity.
• Develop and coach your team through regular communication, training, performance discussions and collaborative problem-solving, fostering a high-performing, safety-conscious and engaged workforce focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What youll bring:

• Diploma, BE or B. Tech qualification in Rubber Technology, Polymer, Plastics, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in rubber compression moulding, rubber hand lining and autoclave operations.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow planning, quality systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, make sound decisions and drive operational results.
• Experience working with safety, environmental and ISO management systems.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and production reporting.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in India, as Bradken is unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role. This is an onsite position based at our Coimbatore Foundry.

What success looks like at Bradken

At Bradken, we value behaviours that help us succeed together. In this role, you will:

• Demonstrate Customer Centricity by delivering quality outcomes that meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Drive Innovation through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and operational performance.
• Embrace One Team by collaborating across departments to achieve shared goals and business outcomes.
• Drive Results by delivering production targets and operational excellence.
• Develop People through coaching, mentoring and capability building.
• Value Diversity and Inclusion by creating an environment where everyone feels respected and able to contribute.

Why join Bradken

At Bradken, youll do work that matters. Whatever your role, your contribution helps solve real challenges for our customers and supports safer, more efficient and sustainable resource operations.

We believe our people are our greatest asset.

We offer:

• A Safety-First environment and mindset
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Community Involvement Program

Youll join a business that values different perspectives, encourages innovation and provides opportunities to grow your career across functions, operations and global locations.

Our hiring process

As part of our selection process, we may invite you to complete a one-way video screening at a time that works for you. This helps us provide a fair and consistent experience when working across locations and time zones.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete:

• A psychometric assessment
• A pre-employment medical assessment
• Drug and alcohol testing

If you require adjustments or an alternative format at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ready to make an impact

If youre passionate about manufacturing leadership, safety excellence and continuous improvement, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us sustainably advance society through innovative wear solutions.

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