Materials Engineer - Lead Plastic Recycling & Lean

Sustainable Plastic Solutions; Horsham; Vor Ort; AUD 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Full-time role

Career development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Zusammenfassung

Sustainable Plastic Solutions in Hamilton, VIC is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at our state‑of‑the‑art facility. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on efficient, cost‑effective production aligned to our circular plastics economy strategy.

You will oversee production planning, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving Lean, 5S, and data analytics to optimise performance and waste reduction.

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record in a manufacturing management role.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control methods.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Proficient in data analytics and Lean/5S process improvement.
• Highly organised with ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

Aufgaben

• Manage all aspects of the plastics recycling process including production planning and inventory control.
• Lead and motivate a team of production workers, technicians and supervisors to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and sales to optimise workflows and meet customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor KPIs to identify opportunities for process optimisation.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to the CEO on manufacturing performance.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing management

Team leadership

Data analytics

Lean / 5S

Quality control

Organizational skills

Jobbeschreibung

Sustainable Plastic Solutions in Hamilton, VIC is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at our state‑of‑the‑art facility. The role reports to the CEO and focuses on efficient, cost‑effective production aligned to our circular plastics economy strategy.

You will oversee production planning, quality control, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving Lean, 5S, and data analytics to optimise performance and waste reduction.