Manufacturing Team Leader

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Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term.

Vinidex

For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia. With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.

We are proud of our focus on operating on 100% renewable energy by 2025 and our recycling programs across our sites.

We Are Looking For Passionate People That Want To Be Part Of Our Journey And Embrace The Behaviours That We Stand For

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
• We Care for the environment, our customers, and each other
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team driving positive change? We are a well-established stable operation delivering significant volumes, innovation, and growth across our market segments If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our exciting journey, we want you on board

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join our collaborative and supportive team. You will be a hands-on leader, responsible for managing the shift-to-shift operations and performance of the factory, with a team of up to 8. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of extrusion lines and production areas, achieving quality outputs and products that meet all standards and customer expectations.

What will you do?

• Work a 12-hour continuous shift-based roster (night/day), with set rotations over a 28-day roster cycle
• Lead and develop the health and safety culture for the team
• Provide leadership and supervision for the team on shift
• Engage and motivate the team and work with them to solve issues
• Support operators and play a key role in their learning, development, competency, and experience across production KPI's, continuous improvement, safety, and quality practices

About You

• Demonstrated leadership experience and proven shift management of small/medium-sized teams in FMCG/continuous batch manufacturing/heavy industrial operations
• Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on approach to leading a team
• Ability to set and align operational priorities focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, proactive reporting, and continuous improvement
• Effective communication skills across diverse workplace and workforce
• Excellent time management, sense of urgency, results-focused to meet daily KPIs and targets
• Collaborative style and cross-functional engagement
• Can-do attitude, flexible, adaptable, eager to contribute to growth
• Licensed: High Risk Work licence (Forklift) and own transport and driver's licence

Why join us? We care

• Bonus program, paid overtime, and annual pay review
• Uniform provided, modern facilities, secure onsite parking
• Focus on sustainability and environmental impact
• Industry-leading paid parental leave – 26 weeks primary, 4 weeks secondary
• Employee Assistance Program for you & family
• Recognition programs and service awards
• Mentoring opportunities
• Join our DEI council and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Career development opportunities domestically and internationally
• Safe work environment emphasizing