Lead Line Setter – Bottling & Labeling

Tilley Soaps; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilley Soaps Australia, based in Bayswater, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Line Setter / Leading Hand for the Liquids Department. You will support the Department Supervisor in day-to-day production, set up and monitor filling and labelling lines, and help drive efficient performance and safety across the team.

Key focus areas include reducing downtime, supervising staff on the line, and ensuring quality and safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line setter/leading hand in manufacturing or production.
• Experience with bottle filling and labelling equipment is essential; tube filling is a bonus.
• Ability to guide staff, delegate tasks and support team performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day production activities under the Department Supervisor.
• Set up, adjust and monitor bottle and tube filling equipment and labelling machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimise downtime and interruptions.
• Operate forklifts to move materials and goods as required.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job support to maintain productivity and safety.
• Assist with line changeovers, start-ups, shut-downs and cleaning tasks.
• Ensure production, quality and safety procedures are followed consistently.
• Communicate priorities, issues and shift performance to the supervisor and team.

Skills

Line setter

Leading hand

Bottle filling

Labelling equipment

Team supervision

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Tilley Soaps Australia, based in Bayswater, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Line Setter / Leading Hand for the Liquids Department. You will support the Department Supervisor in day-to-day production, set up and monitor filling and labelling lines, and help drive efficient performance and safety across the team.

Key focus areas include reducing downtime, supervising staff on the line, and ensuring quality and safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.