Shift Team Leader

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.  

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 rare opportunity for a Shift Team Leader to join our collaborative and supportive team at our Derrimut manufacturing facility. You will be a hands-on leader, where you are responsible for managing the shift-to-shift operations and performance of the factory, with a small team.  You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of our extrusion lines and production areas, achieving quality outputs and products that meet all standards and customer expectations.
 

What will you do?

• Work a 8 hour rotating shift-based roster (day/afternoon/night) – (6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 6am).

• 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

• Provide support to operators and play a key role in their learning, development, competency and experience in daily operations, continuous improvement, safety and quality practices and effective teamwork

About you

• 3-5 years demonstrated leadership experience and proven shift management of small/medium sized teams in Plastics/FMCG/continuous batch manufacturing/heavy industrial operations.

• Mechanical aptitude who enjoys working hands on whilst leading and mentoring a team.

• Ability to set and align balanced operational priorities with the emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, proactive reporting, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Demonstrated experience using computer systems, specifically MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP (advantageous)

• Effective communication across workplace and workforce diversity.

• Excellent time management, sense of urgency, problem solving skills and results focused to meet daily production KPI's and targets.

• Demonstrated collaborative style and cross functional engagement.

• You have a can-do attitude, are flexible, adaptable and want to jump onboard to help us continue to grow our manufacturing capability.

• Valid Forklift licence

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with own transport and driver's licence.

Why join us? We care

• Bonus program, paid overtime opportunities, uniform, PPE and secure onsite parking

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.  

• Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer 

• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family  

• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards 

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs 

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council 

• Career development opportunities locally and globally 

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" 

For more information please all Carla Treuer on