Production Lead Minto, Australien

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a dynamic Production Lead in a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Minto ice cream factory, leading one of our production cells. The role will provide direct autonomous leadership and supervision to frontline operators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead with Purpose: Take charge of a production cell, empowering frontline operators with autonomy and clear direction.
- Drive Excellence: Own and elevate KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.
- Champion Lean Thinking: Implement world-class manufacturing systems like Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Progressive Maintenance.
- Optimise Costs: Manage wastage, overtime, and consumables with a sharp eye on efficiency.
- Inspire Teams: Build a high-performance culture by energizing and enabling your team to thrive.
- Develop Talent: Spot potential, mentor growth, and support performance recovery.
- Collaborate for Success: Partner with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to unlock continuous improvement.
- Adapt and Prioritise: Ensure labor is agile and aligned with dynamic production needs.
- Lead Change: Drive focused improvement initiatives and deliver measurable results.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- Proven leadership across diverse shifts.
- A proactive mindset and strong initiative.
- Exceptional communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
- A “can‑do” attitude and hunger for career growth.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing shift patterns.
- Strong organizational skills and resilience under pressure.
- Autonomy, prioritisation, and results‑driven focus.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

- 3+ years of experience managing a team of people who are working across different shifts.
- An Engineering degree.
- Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing systems (AM, FI, PM, EEM).
- Track record of delivering safety, quality, and cost objectives.
- Budget management experience with proven cost‑saving results.

LEADERSHIP

- Growth Mindset
- Consumer and Customer Focus
- Bias for Action
- Accountability and Responsibility
- Building Talent and Teams

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

- A unique mix of global scale & start‑up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
- Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast‑tracked growth.
- A performance‑driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
- A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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