Shift Manager: Safety-Driven Team Leader & Ops Coach

Tassal Group; Margate; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tassal Group is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for our Tasmanian processing operations. You will lead from the front, coach and develop your team, and drive continuous improvement to meet safety, quality and production targets on a fast-paced site.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day shift activities, manage labour and collaborate with maintenance, quality and supply chain teams to ensure smooth handovers and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, processing or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across your shift.
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve operational targets and customer requirements.
• Monitor performance and respond quickly to issues impacting safety, quality, productivity or delivery.
• Manage labour allocation and resources to maximise operational efficiency.
• Coach, support and develop team members to build capability and performance.
• Manage attendance, performance and employee relations matters.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and other teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate production and operational records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity and waste reduction.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and ensure clear communication across teams.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Team motivation

Decision making

Tools

Production reporting

Workforce planning

Operational systems

Job description

Tassal Group is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for our Tasmanian processing operations. You will lead from the front, coach and develop your team, and drive continuous improvement to meet safety, quality and production targets on a fast-paced site.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coordinate day-to-day shift activities, manage labour and collaborate with maintenance, quality and supply chain teams to ensure smooth handovers and reliable performance.