Production Shift Leader

Nutreco; Hobart; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skretting is seeking a Shift Leader to supervise and coordinate the shift team, ensuring production targets are met safely and on schedule. The role requires balancing administrative duties with hands-on operational work, including night shifts when needed.

The Shift Leader also serves as Chief Warden under emergency response plans and is responsible for leading the team, reporting, and maintaining high safety and quality standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production teams and coordinating shift activities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, coordinate and plan shift activities to meet production targets safely and on schedule.
• Balance 50% supervisory/administrative duties with 50% active crew member tasks.
• Maintain shift reports, attendance, leave, and KPI monitoring.
• Lead shift handovers and act as primary link between shift team and Production Manager.

Skills

Forklift license

Job description

The Shift Leader is responsible for supervising, leading, coordinating, and planning the activities of employees on their assigned shift to safely
achieve production targets within required schedules, quality standards, and cost expectations.

The role is intentionally balanced between 50% Supervisory and Administrative Responsibilities and 50% Active Crew Member Responsibilities.

While responsible for supervising, coordinating, and leading the shift, the role is also expected to spend 50% of their rostered shifts performing
productive operational work alongside the team. These operational shifts are most likely to be, but not limited to, night shifts.

The Shift Leader also fulfills the role of Chief Warden in accordance with emergency response plans.

Job Description:

Administrative / Supervisory Responsibilities (50%)

Shift Planning and Coordination

• Organize, plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities within a shift to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with procedures and policies.
• Execute against daily production priorities set by the Production Manager and production schedules.
• Utilise labour and resources to meet production, cleaning, maintenance, and production requirements.
• Establish work schedules for operators based on staffing and production needs.
• Manage shift leave, relief coverage, and short term resource allocation.
• Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate unplanned maintenance with production activities.
• Manage shift operations to enable planned maintenance to occur according to Weekly Maintenance Planning Meeting outcomes.
• Conduct structured pre-start and shift meetings to communicate production priorities, safety issues, staffing, and operational updates.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain required production monitoring systems and operational records.
• Complete and distribute a detailed shift report at the end of every shift.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, leave, overtime, training, incidents, production, quality, and performance.
• Monitor and report on shift KPIs and work with the Production Manager to achieve targets.
• Ensure production order documentation and quality records are completed accurately and on time.

Performance and People Management

• Lead, supervise, coach, and appraise shift employees to build an effective, productive, and positive team culture.
• Monitor employee attendance, behavior, performance, training and address concerns promptly.
• Provide immediate and constructive feedback when standards, behaviors, or KPIs are not met.
• Support and participate in formal performance management and corrective action processes when required.

Communication and Leadership

• Lead a collaborative shift handover process across all areas.
• Act as the primary communication link between the shift team and the Production Manager, other shifts, maintenance, and inbound/outbound teams.
• Build a cohesive and supportive leadership approach on shift to build engagement.
• Participate in Daily Operational Review meetings and other operational meetings as required.
• Escalate major production, staffing, safety, or quality issues appropriately.

Employee Development

• Develop operator capability and competence across all shift functions.
• Train and support new employees through induction and onboarding.
• Crosstrain employees to improve flexibility and overall shift capability.
• Identify skill gaps and create opportunities for employees to learn and develop.
• Support employees in progressing toward greater responsibility and future leadership opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities while working with the crew.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause investigations when required.
• Encourage employees to contribute ideas and participate in improvement initiatives.

2. Active Crew Member Responsibilities (50%)

Working as Part of the Crew

• Achieve minimum competency level equivalent to a Level 5 Enterprise Agreement team member.
• Spend 50% of rostered shifts performing productive work as part of the crew such that the role constitutes 0.5 FTE operational labour, but not as an additional number to minimum staffing.
• Operate equipment, complete production tasks, assist with troubleshooting, cleaning, changeovers, and other operational duties as required.
• Step into crew tasks during peak workloads, staffing shortages, start-ups, shutdowns, and operational interruptions.
• Support the team by assisting wherever required to ensure shift targets are achieved.
• Maintain the same work standards, safety expectations, and accountability expected of all crew members.
• Maintain a visible presence and lead by example in safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• The Shift Leader will obtain and maintain skills to at least the equivalent of a Level 5 operator.
• A Forklift license is required.

Coaching and Supporting the Crew

• Provide coaching and support while working alongside employees.
• Give immediate feedback regarding safe work practices, quality, productivity, teamwork, and behavior.
• Reinforce operating procedures and expectations through practical demonstration.
• Assist employees to solve problems and complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Address performance, lateness, or behavioral issues promptly and professionally.

HSEQ and WHS Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees follow company safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safe work instructions, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, hazards, and non-conformances occurring on shift.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Take disciplinary action where required to address repeated safety or behavioral breaches.
• Fulfil the role of Chief Warden in accordance with emergency response procedures.
• The Shift leader is responsible for: - Providing and maintaining a safe work environment - Ensuring reasonable working hours and adequate breaks - Protecting employees from bullying, harassment, and discrimination - Providing training and opportunities for feedback - Ensuring compliance with all WHS and industry requirements

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.