Position Supervisor/ Team Leader PM Shift

You assume a leadership role in overseeing the efficient operation of machinery and ensuring the safety of workspaces. Reporting to the Production Supervisor as a Team Leader or the Production Manager as a Supervisor, your primary purpose is to supervise the production team (6 to 10 operators), fostering a culture of safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. Leading toolbox meetings, you ensure that all team members are clear on their duties for the shift. Clear and concise communication is a key aspect of your role, especially during shift handover meetings, ensuring continuity of information to the next shift manager. This position undertakes a variety of tasks and requires the incumbent to display common sense and flexibility.

Qualifications

- Experience with complex machinery, mechanically minded.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a production environment.

Skills experience & knowledge

- Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a production environment.
- Plastic industry experience preferred
- Strong communication skills for effective team coordination and information transfer.
- Knowledge of machinery operation and production processes.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and hazard identification.
- Training and development skills to enhance the skills of the production team.
- Ability to work in a diverse team including skilled personnel.
- A strong eye for detail, precision, and accuracy
- Strong time management skills coupled with the ability to work autonomously.
- A high degree of patience to complete tasks precisely and efficiently
- Ability to use own initiative.





Attributes

- Proactive and safety oriented.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing production needs.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
- Collaborative and communicative leadership style.
- Knowledge of recyclable plastic variants and grades.

Main Duties

- Supervise the production team to ensure the efficient operation of machinery and the safety of workspaces.
- Lead toolbox meetings, providing clear guidance on duties for the shift.
- Communicate effectively during shift handover meetings to ensure continuity of information.
- Monitor operators to ensure machines are working at optimal output levels.
- Vigilantly monitor for hazards and health & safety issues, taking prompt corrective action.
- Train operators to continually improve work methods and enhance overall efficiency.
- Report safety and maintenance issues promptly to the relevant teams.
- Maintain close communication with the Maintenance team to coordinate repairs and maintenance required on machinery.
- Other duties as required

Communication

- Communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail

Health & Safety

- Ensure risk management plans and safe work methods are implemented as required
- Ensure potential hazards are reported, documented and acted upon to remove or minimize risks
- Conduct regular meetings with supervisors to discuss and act on any new and recurring OH&S; issues

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📌 Supervisor/ Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Polymer Processors
📍 Melbourne