Production Team Leader

Trade Adelaide Permanent / Full Time

7/11/2025

Fantastic lifestyle hours Finish early Fridays

Career development and leadership training

Lead a team that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork

Ready to step up and lead a crew in one of Australia's most trusted manufacturing businesses?

CMTP is looking for a motivated, hands-on Team Leader who lives our brand promise of Reliability, Relationships & Responsiveness and wants to grow their career in a supportive, people-first environment. CMTP is a leading Australian manufacturer specialising in timber packaging, pallets, crates and protective packaging solutions for industries nationwide.

Why Join CMTP?

Be part of a national, family-owned company operating since 1976

Lead a crew that takes pride in quality, safety and teamwork

Fantastic lifestyle hours each week

Supportive leadership, real development opportunities and internal progression pathways

Development and leadership training

Great perks: early Friday knock-offs, employee discounts (JB Hi-Fi, Woolworths, Kmart, Coles + more), BBQs, recognition programs

A workplace where you're known by name — not a number

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will oversee a production team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output across daily manufacturing operations. You'll be the go-to person for your team, supporting them to perform at their best and keep the work environment positive and productive.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and motivate a small production team day-to-day

Allocate jobs, monitor workflow and ensure targets are met

Maintain safety standards and support continuous improvement

Train new staff and support skill development across the team

Communicate effectively with Supervisor, Operations Managers and other teams

Support production planning and problem-solving on the floor

Maintain accurate records, basic reporting and quality checks

About You

You're someone who:

Has experience in a manufacturing, production or fast-paced assembly environment

Shows natural leadership, communication and decision-making skills

Enjoys working with people and building strong team relationships

Has a hands-on approach and isn't afraid to jump in and help

Displays strong reliability and follows safety procedures

Is motivated to grow your career with a company that supports emerging leaders

What You'll Bring

Previous experience as a Team Leader, Leading Hand or Senior Operator (ideal but not essential)

A growth mindset and a willingness to build relationships

Strong work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to quality

Ability to guide and support others while keeping a calm, solutions-focused mindset

Apply Now

If you're ambitious, values-driven and ready to step into leadership, we want to hear from you. Click the APPLY button and upload your resume.

Join CMTP and grow with a business that invests in its people.

• To be successful in this recruitment process you will need to pass and drug and alcohol test.

Join CMTP

CMTP is a growing, national family run business that has been around for 44 years offering stability, security and a safe environment for all employees. In addition, we have a diverse team, a great culture and excellent opportunities making CMTP an exciting place to work – a place where you can grow, thrive and where we value and prioritise working together and sharing ideas are encouraged.

We strive to create an environment where employees feel engaged and valued. At CMTP we care about our employees in the same way that we care about our customers. We support and encourage our employees with a wide range of professional and personal support to strengthen their overall well-being.

CMTP has a rewarding career ready for you in a supportive, down to earth and fun team where our core values are always promoted. By living the CMTP core values our people make CMTP a truly great place to work.

Competitive Salary
CMTP offers a highly competitive salary and above award hourly rates and excellent conditions in a safe and secure environment.
Learning and Development
Employees are offered a range of training packages that may include Lean Training, Leadership and Management Development training, Health, Safety and Wellbeing training packages just to name a few.
Health and Wellbeing
We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program, including free, confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want you to feel part of our team. We are a company that promotes workplace diversity and inclusion within a caring, fun, down to earth and supportive environment.