Team Leader (Manufacturing)

THE COMPANY

There is a new opportunity to establish your skills and lead within a growing and fast‑paced powder-coating manufacturing business.

Within the market, they offer a large range of powder and paint warranty systems for aluminium, steel and other substrates, for powder coating clients in Sydney & Melbourne. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer service, the site operates as a key production hub handling large‑scale materials and time‑sensitive workflows.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Team Leader to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring that work is carried out in an efficient, safe, and organised manner. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will supervise the production crew, monitor plant and equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Actively leading the production crew to achieve Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and ensuring all team members work safely and responsibly.
  
• Managing work areas and production functions to ensure smooth workflow and optimal labour resource allocation.
  
• Monitoring equipment settings and plant performance, addressing any issues to avoid production delays.
  
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of jobs in line with the approved Production Schedule.
  
• Leading by example, promoting good work practices and fostering a collaborative, efficient team environment.
  

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Forklift Licence highly desirable
  
• Demonstrable experience in a production or team leader role, with the ability to lead by example and motivate a team to meet production targets and maintain safety standards.
  
• A commitment to ensuring a safe working environment and a proactive approach to identifying, reporting, and rectifying hazards.
  
• Ability to ensure that all jobs are processed to meet quality standards, documented accurately, and tracked in the VPS system.
  
• Practical experience with plant and equipment monitoring, including understanding of production line operations, equipment settings, and quality control.
  
• A strong capability to identify and address issues that may affect production, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
  
• Able to effectively communicate with the team, management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues.
  
• A proactive attitude towards improving personal and team performance, as well as contributing to the company’s continuous improvement initiatives such as Project 480.
  
• The ability to maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment, ensuring all production-related paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
  
• Experience in monitoring team performance and providing guidance to improve underperforming individuals or processes.
  

WHY THIS BUSINESS?

• Full-time, stable employment within a well-established and growing business
  
• Competitive hourly rate with regular overtime opportunities available
  
• Consistent work schedule with strong job security
  
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture
  
• Strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing
  
• Ongoing cross-functional training and opportunity to build skills within manufacturing operations
  
• Exposure to a variety of tasks, providing role diversity and development
  
• Opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate
  
• Leadership team that values reliability, hard work, and initiative
  
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
  
• Onsite parking and convenient location
  

TO APPLY

If you are an experienced Production Team Leader with a passion for safety, quality, and efficiency, sent your updated CV through to MirandaC@Humanresourcing.com.au or call 07 5507 7759 for a confidential discussion