Team Leader for (MBU) Manufacturing Business Unit

Build people. Build capability. Build something exceptional. AVIDA is a proud Australian manufacturer with over 60 years of success building high‑quality recreational vehicles. As we progress toward World Class Manufacturing, we are appointing two Manufacturing Business Unit Leaders to lead critical areas of our operation.

These are hands‑on manufacturing leadership roles, focused on developing people, strengthening production systems, and delivering sustainable performance.

The Opportunity

As an MBU Leader, you will have end‑to‑end accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement within your business unit. You will be highly visible on the production floor—coaching peers, supporting problem‑solving, and setting explicit standards to create a secure, engaged, high‑performance culture.

This role suits an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in complex, labour‑intensive settings and believes excellent results come from great leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a manufacturing team
Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement (SQDCE) outcomes
Embed Lean manufacturing systems and behaviours




Manage daily production rhythms, priorities, and variability
Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality
Maintain strong standards, visual management, and WHS discipline

About You

You are a people‑focused manufacturing leader who leads with clarity, consistency, and accountability.

You bring
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (essential)
Experience building engaged, high‑performance teams
A calm, resilient approach under pressure
Strong problem‑solving and continuous improvement capability
Hands‑on experience applying Lean principles
Clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement

What We Offer
Competitive salary package
Career development and progression opportunities
Reward and recognition for performance
38 hour working week over 4½‑days
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A supportive, values‑driven leadership team
The opportunity to shape a key operation and leave a legacy

If this sounds like the leadership opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you — apply now.

📌 Team Leader Emu Plains
🏢 Avida
📍 Emu Plains