team leader.
- minto, new south wales
- posted 3 days ago
- closes 10 january 2026
job details
summary
- minto, new south wales
- AU$42.00 per hour, + Superannuation/occasional OT
- temporary
- full-time
- job categorymanufacturing & production
job details
We are seeking a Team Leader to join an industry leading plastic extrusion team based in Minto. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity reporting directly to the Production Manager. You will be accountable for overseeing equipment, staff, and processes to ensure safe and efficient running of the factory team and achieving production targets.
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The Role
● Production Oversight: Oversee, schedule, and complete routine production activities, ensuring the production schedule is adhered to.
● Safety & Compliance: Actively assist in maintaining a safe work system and ensuring all team members are trained on and adhere to WHS&E policies and work instructions.
● Quality Control: Continuously monitor and document production volumes, ensuring product conformance to quality standards and ensuring waste minimization.
● Troubleshooting: Act as the first-line trouble-shooter for technical and quality issues. Raise work requests and appropriately escalate safety, productivity, and quality issues.
● Team Leadership/Support: Ensure the team is organized for breaks and coverage. Manage plant safety and operations when the Shift Supervisor is absent, and relieve operators during staff shortages.
● Continuous Improvement: Participate in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E) initiatives to drive efficiencies and waste reduction
Essential Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, results-oriented, and possess excellent organizational skills.
Experience & Qualifications
● 2+ years of progressive experience in a production or technical role within a similar industry.
● Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the technical operation of equipment.
● Previous experience and understanding of process/quality improvement practices.
● Previous experience or broad understanding of safety/environmental systems, guidelines, and policies.
● Previous plastic extrusion experience is highly desirable.
Key Skills & Abilities
● Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
● Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and quality needs.
● A strong ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
● A strong ability to adapt and be flexible.
In return
Working for Randstad comes with benefits which you can access from the start of your contract.
- Multiple pay runs, to ensure you are paid on-time
- Special offers for phone plans, private healthcare and financial services
- Discounts from Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, Kmart, Event Cinemas, and more.
Ready to apply? Send your resume via the apply button.
If you don’t have access to your CV right now, email talentpartnershipnsw@randstad.com.au and provide details of your relevant experience.
We are seeking a Team Leader to join an industry leading plastic extrusion team based in Minto. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity reporting directly to the Production Manager. You will be accountable for overseeing equipment, staff, and processes to ensure safe and efficient running of the factory team and achieving production targets.
The Role
● Production Oversight: Oversee, schedule, and complete routine production activities, ensuring the production schedule is adhered to.
● Safety & Compliance: Actively assist in maintaining a safe work system and ensuring all team members are trained on and adhere to WHS&E policies and work instructions.
● Quality Control: Continuously monitor and document production volumes, ensuring product conformance to quality standards and ensuring waste minimization.
● Troubleshooting: Act as the first-line trouble-shooter for technical and quality issues. Raise work requests and appropriately escalate safety, productivity, and quality issues.
● Team Leadership/Support: Ensure the team is organized for breaks and coverage. Manage plant safety and operations when the Shift Supervisor is absent, and relieve operators during staff shortages. ...
The Role
● Production Oversight: Oversee, schedule, and complete routine production activities, ensuring the production schedule is adhered to.
● Safety & Compliance: Actively assist in maintaining a safe work system and ensuring all team members are trained on and adhere to WHS&E policies and work instructions.
● Quality Control: Continuously monitor and document production volumes, ensuring product conformance to quality standards and ensuring waste minimization.
● Troubleshooting: Act as the first-line trouble-shooter for technical and quality issues. Raise work requests and appropriately escalate safety, productivity, and quality issues.
● Team Leadership/Support: Ensure the team is organized for breaks and coverage. Manage plant safety and operations when the Shift Supervisor is absent, and relieve operators during staff shortages. ...
● Continuous Improvement: Participate in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E) initiatives to drive efficiencies and waste reduction
Essential Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, results-oriented, and possess excellent organizational skills.
Experience & Qualifications
● 2+ years of progressive experience in a production or technical role within a similar industry.
● Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the technical operation of equipment.
● Previous experience and understanding of process/quality improvement practices.
● Previous experience or broad understanding of safety/environmental systems, guidelines, and policies.
● Previous plastic extrusion experience is highly desirable.
Key Skills & Abilities
● Excellent interpersonal communication and listening ability.
● Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and quality needs.
● A strong ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
● A strong ability to adapt and be flexible.
In return
Working for Randstad comes with benefits which you can access from the start of your contract.
- Multiple pay runs, to ensure you are paid on-time
- Special offers for phone plans, private healthcare and financial services
- Discounts from Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, Kmart, Event Cinemas, and more.
Ready to apply? Send your resume via the apply button.
If you don’t have access to your CV right now, email talentpartnershipnsw@randstad.com.au and provide details of your relevant experience.
experience
2 yearsskills
Pick Packer , RF Scanning , Process Work, Picking, Pallet rider, Process Worker , plastic extrusion, plastic manufacturing, extrusion , Production , Warehouse , forklift driver , Storeperson , RF scanning, high reach forkliftqualifications
- production experience
- knowledge of processes
- technical operation skills
- quality improvement practices
- safety knowledge
- plastic extrusion experience desirable
education
Primary School/Junior High
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