Production Shift Leader
9 days ago
Cambridge
• 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., • 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., • Lead, supervise, coach, and appraise shift employees to build an effective, productive, and positive team culture., • Monitor employee attendance, behaviour, performance, training and address concerns promptly., • Provide immediate and constructive feedback when standards, behaviours, or KPIs are not met., • Support and participate in formal performance management and corrective action processes when required., • 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., • 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., • 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., • Work 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 licence is required., • Provide coaching and support while working alongside employees., • Give immediate feedback regarding safe work practices, quality, productivity, teamwork, and behaviour., • Reinforce operating procedures and expectations through practical demonstration., • Assist employees to solve problems and complete tasks safely and efficiently., • Address performance, lateness, or behavioural issues promptly and professionally., • 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 behavioural breaches., • Fulfil the role of Chief Warden in accordance with emergency response procedures., • Provide and maintain 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr