Team Leader

Recruit Collective; Sydney; On-site; AUD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Overtime opportunities

Full-time employment

Job summary

Recruit Collective is partnering with a growing powder‑coating manufacturer in Sydney to hire a Production Team Leader. You will oversee all production activities, lead the crew, and ensure safe, efficient and orderly operations reporting to the Operations Manager.

Key duties include driving Zero LTI targets, managing labour allocation, monitoring plant performance, and ensuring on‑time completion of jobs per the Production Schedule. Foster a collaborative, proactive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in manufacturing environments.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to optimise workflow and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead production crew to achieve safety targets and productive outputs.
• Allocate labour and manage work areas for smooth workflow.
• Monitor equipment settings and plant performance to prevent delays.
• Ensure jobs are completed on time per Production Schedule.
• Promote best practices and a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety management

Production planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Continuous improvement

Shift management

Labour scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Asset monitoring

Tools

VPS system

Job description

There isa new opportunity to establish your skills and lead within a growing and fast‑pacedpowder-coating manufacturing business.

Withinthe market, they offer a large range of powder and paint warranty systems foraluminium, steel and other substrates, forpowder coating clients inSydney& Melbourne. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, andcustomer service, the site operates as a key production hub handling large‑scalematerials and time‑sensitive workflows.

THEROLE

We areseeking a proactive and hands-on Production Team Leader to join our dynamicteam. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspectsof production, ensuring that work is carried out in an efficient, safe, andorganised manner. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you willsupervise the production crew, monitor plant and equipment, and ensurecompliance with safety and quality standards.

• Activelyleading the production crew to achieve Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) andensuring all team members work safely and responsibly.
• Managingwork areas and production functions to ensure smooth workflow and optimallabour resource allocation.
• Monitoringequipment settings and plant performance, addressing any issues to avoidproduction delays.
• Ensuringaccurate and timely completion of jobs in line with the approved ProductionSchedule.
• Leadingby example, promoting good work practices and fostering a collaborative,efficient team environment.

ASUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Forklift Licence highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in a production or teamleader role, with the ability to lead by example and motivate a team to meetproduction targets and maintain safety standards.
• A commitment to ensuring a safe workingenvironment and a proactive approach to identifying, reporting, and rectifyinghazards.
• Ability to ensure that all jobs are processedto meet quality standards, documented accurately, and tracked in the VPSsystem.
• Practical experience with plant and equipmentmonitoring, including understanding of production line operations, equipmentsettings, and quality control.
• A strong capability to identify and addressissues that may affect production, ensuring minimal disruption and maximumefficiency.
• Able to effectively communicate with the team,management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and resolve anyissues.
• A proactive attitude towards improving personaland team performance, as well as contributing to the company’s continuousimprovement initiatives such as Project 480.
• The ability to maintain a safe, clean, andorganised work environment, ensuring all production-related paperwork iscompleted accurately and on time.
• Experience in monitoring team performance andproviding guidance to improve underperforming individuals or processes.

WHYTHIS BUSINESS?

• Full-time, stable employment within awell-established and growing business
• Competitive hourly rate with regular overtimeopportunities available
• Consistent work schedule with strong jobsecurity
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture
• Strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing
• Ongoing cross-functional training andopportunity to build skills within manufacturing operations
• Exposure to a variety of tasks, providing rolediversity and development
• Opportunity for progression within the businessfor the right candidate
• Leadership team that values reliability, hardwork, and initiative
• Immediate start available for the rightcandidate
• Onsite parking and convenient location