Production & Warehouse Leader: Safety-Driven Lean Champion

GRUNDFOS; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Grundfos Pumps Australia is seeking a hands-on Production & Warehouse Supervisor to direct daily production, inbound and outbound activities, and drive improvements in safety, quality and delivery. You will coach a multi-skilled team, plan shifts, manage KPI targets, and act as backup to the Production & Warehouse Manager to ensure continuity.

You will champion a zero-harm safety culture, implement Lean methods, and foster employee engagement across SAP/WMS workflows within an ISO quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, or electronics engineering or 8–10 years equivalent experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics.
• Proven frontline team management experience in a production or warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, ISO quality systems, and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production, inbound, outbound, and material line feeding operations, driving improvements in productivity, quality, and inventory accuracy.
• Champion a zero-harm, safety-first culture by positively influencing team behaviors and maintaining compliance with regulatory, legal, and ISO quality standards.
• Develop and coach a multi-skilled, flexible workforce through structured training, shift planning, and performance management to maximize resource utilization.
• Define strategy and deliver on SQDICP targets — safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement, conversion costs, and budget — across production and warehouse.
• Drive continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives through employee engagement, 5S leadership, and Lean methodologies.
• Act as designated backup for the GPA/GNZ Production & Warehouse Manager, providing leadership oversight, managing escalations, and sustaining operational continuity.

Skills

Team management

SAP

WMS

Lean

Safety management

ISO quality

Education

Engineering degree (mechatronics/mechanical/electronics)

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Grundfos Pumps Australia is seeking a hands-on Production & Warehouse Supervisor to direct daily production, inbound and outbound activities, and drive improvements in safety, quality and delivery. You will coach a multi-skilled team, plan shifts, manage KPI targets, and act as backup to the Production & Warehouse Manager to ensure continuity.

You will champion a zero-harm safety culture, implement Lean methods, and foster employee engagement across SAP/WMS workflows within an ISO quality