Production Supervisor

About Bureau Veritas: 

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. 

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects. 

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities. 

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.  

Fuels

Bureau Veritas provides high quality data to accurately assess the quantity and quality of a wide range of commodities as they move through global supply chains​

Providing inspections and laboratory testing services ​for all Oil & Petrochemicals as well as coal.

The Opportunity   

We are seeking a Production Supervisor for our Mackay Laboratory and nearby Port. The Mackay laboratory provides sampling and testing services for our coal mining clients in relation to their coal production, shipping, and exploration initiatives.

This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Business Unit Manager and responsible for the day-to-day operations and planning. The focus of the role will be supervising teams performing preparation and testing of coal samples.

Key Responsibilities 

Your day to day will include but is not limited to:

• Rostering staff and scheduling work to ensure client requirements are met in terms of timeliness and quality
• Ensuring safety, quality and reporting requirements are fully satisfied
• Creating a positive tea culture centred on training and teamwork
• Supervision, coaching and training of a Preparation Team
• Participating in ongoing process improvement programs

About You   

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:

• Sample preparation or laboratory experience necessary
• Supervisory experience desirable
• The drive to achieve productivity targets and expected client turnaround times
• A QLD C Class manual drivers license and own transport

Safety is an absolute. Ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing is a requirement of working on site.

Must live locally in the Mackay region. NO FIFO.

How we care 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:  

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities 

• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform  

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s  

• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa 

• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal 

• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice 

A rewarding career   

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development. 

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.   

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.