Production Shift Lead — Plastic Molding & Quality

» Packaging «; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging is seeking a Shift Supervisor in Sydney, NSW to oversee all activities in the production hall for the designated shift. You will report to the Manufacturing Manager and work closely with the Site Quality Officer.

You will lead a shift production team to meet safety, quality, and production targets, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safe operation of machines. Maintain records and ensure compliance with WHS and related systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Must have experience in plastic moulding be it injection, blow or extrusion
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to monitor quality standards and address non-conformances.
• Working knowledge of WHS, Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and responding to operational issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Competent computer and reporting skills, with experience maintaining production records.
• Flexibility to manage changing production priorities, rostering, and overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the shift production team to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor production performance.
• Ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and within specification.
• Conduct product quality checks and address non-conformances.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and support breakdown resolution.
• Monitor waste, downtime, and operational issues, taking corrective action as required.
• Complete accurate production records and shift handovers.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, Food Safety, Quality, and Business Management System requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Production troubleshooting

Quality monitoring

WHS & Food Safety knowledge

Communication & people management

Decision making in fast-paced env

Maintenance coordination

Problem-solving & continuous improving

Production records & reporting

Overtime & rostering management

Job description

Packaging is seeking a Shift Supervisor in Sydney, NSW to oversee all activities in the production hall for the designated shift. You will report to the Manufacturing Manager and work closely with the Site Quality Officer.

You will lead a shift production team to meet safety, quality, and production targets, assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure safe operation of machines. Maintain records and ensure compliance with WHS and related systems.