Afternoon Shift Supervisor: Safety & Continuous Improvement Lead

CHEP Australia Limited

City of Wodonga

Hybrid

AUD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Career growth opportunities

Learning and development programs

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

CHEP Australia Limited is seeking an Afternoon Shift Supervisor in Wodonga, VIC to lead a manufacturing team on the 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm shift. You will mentor staff, drive safety, quality and performance, plan resources to meet production goals, and coach for continuous improvement.

Experience in manufacturing or operations, strong people leadership, and a commitment to safety are essential. CHEP offers a collaborative culture, career growth, and flexible hybrid options where available.

Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, production or operations.
Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Ability to plan and resource effectively to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
Monitor and manage the plant's operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.