Job Description

Production Second-in-Charge (2IC) - Manufacturing

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Randstad has partnered exclusively with a leading, future-focused manufacturing business dedicated to building innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. Operating within the building materials and interior systems sector, they produce high-quality products essential to the construction industry. Based at their bustling facility in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence, world-class manufacturing standards, and an uncompromising, proactive "Zero Harm" safety culture.

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Role Objective

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As the Production Second-in-Charge, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Production Supervisor in daily operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-potential individual - such as a Graduate Engineer with foundational manufacturing experience - who possesses some supervisory exposure and wants to step into a structured leadership pathway. You will provide hands-on leadership, mentor a dedicated team, and drive operational efficiencies on the shop floor.

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Key Accountabilities

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- Team Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise, train, and mentor a production team of 12 operators and labour hire staff to drive high performance.
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- Operational Support: Assist the Production Supervisor with day-to-day operations and comfortably assume the shift supervisor lead when they are off-site.
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- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve immediate machinery and production-related issues to minimise downtime and ensure continuous output.
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- Safety First Culture:



Role-model and uphold rigorous site safety initiatives, driving a proactive "Never Walk Past" culture to maintain a Zero Harm environment.
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- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to World Class Manufacturing principles, monitor weekly consumable stock takes, and identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
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About YOU

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- Qualifications: Ideally a Graduate Engineer with at least 1 year of experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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- Leadership Capability: Proven foundational experience supervising or leading staff, with the ability to effectively delegate and support a team.
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- Operational Flexibility: Full availability and willingness to adapt to a 24/7 rotating roster layout (including day/night shifts, weekends, and overtime).
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- Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to listen, engage, and build strong relationships across the operations and maintenance teams.
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- Organisational Acumen: Excellent planning, time management, and prioritisation capabilities to meet strict production deadlines.
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What's on Offer

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- A permanent, stable career chance with a major industry player.
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- Structured mentoring and exposure to advanced World Class Manufacturing framework methodologies.
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- A pathway to higher leadership and senior management opportunities within the broader business over time.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Production Second-in-Charge (2IC) - Manufacturing (Victoria)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Victoria