Production Manager - Mandalong

About the Role

Centennial is recruiting for a Production Manager to join the Senior Management Team with our northern based operation – Mandalong Mine. 

This role will effectively oversee the operation of the mine leading the Production team to meet Business Plan objectives in safety, environment, cost, and equipment performance.

Working as an effective member of the mine management team to ensure that activities in your area of responsibility are in the overall best interests of the mine. This is done through monitoring the systems and business processes applicable to the role, identify and prioritise improvement opportunities and formulate alternatives and improvements to systems and methods. 

Conveniently located in the Lake Macquarie region, a short drive from Newcastle and the Central Coast, this role is an excellent opportunity to work in an Underground Longwall - based mining operation.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, your responsibilities will include:

•    Manage Shift Undermanagers and Engineering Coordinators to support the safe and efficient implementation of the mine plan
•    Review compliance with the daily plan and ensure corrective actions have taken place
•    Liaise with other Superintendents to achieve Budgeted Targets
•    Provide annual input into mine budgeting process
•    Manage the Production team meetings 
•    Develop effective Communication strategies for the Production team
•    Establish boundaries of responsibility and accountability for all team members

Centennial is offering

•    Permanent full-time position
•    Attractive salary package
•    Career development and training opportunities
•    Salary sacrifice options
•    Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Suitable candidates will have

•    Diploma in Underground Coal Mining Management
•    Current Practising Certificate
•    10+ years management experience in the mining industry or similar
•    Risk Management qualifications (G2/G3)
•    ICAM basics – Accident/Incident Investigation
•    Certificate IV Leadership & Management
•    Strong understanding of mine safety and environmental systems
•    Sound computer literacy skills and geological / geotechnical 
•    Excellent work ethic and attendance record
•    Commitment to site safety and operational practices
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal suited to multiple audiences

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

Applications close – 12th September 2025