Production Floor Team Lead: Automation & Lean

Sourceable Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourceable Talent is seeking a practical, hands-on Team Leader/Senior Operator to guide a small production team on the floor. You will operate automated equipment, diagnose machinery issues, and drive safe, high-quality output.

You will train others, own problems, and take on more responsibility in a established production operation. A forklift licence is advantageous and lean/5S experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated production equipment and a solid mechanical understanding.
• Ability to train and coach operators to improve performance.
• Experience applying lean, 5S or continuous improvement methods.
• Forklift licence is advantageous and current.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily production activities and allocate work across a small team.
• Operate automated equipment, monitor performance and address issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance to diagnose and fix machinery faults.
• Train and support operators, building capability and confidence.
• Maintain safe practices, product quality and housekeeping.
• Identify practical improvements to reduce stoppages and boost output.
• Complete production records and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Training others

Lean / 5S / CI

Forklift licence

Job description

Sourceable Talent is seeking a practical, hands-on Team Leader/Senior Operator to guide a small production team on the floor. You will operate automated equipment, diagnose machinery issues, and drive safe, high-quality output.

You will train others, own problems, and take on more responsibility in a established production operation. A forklift licence is advantageous and lean/5S experience is valued.