Production Lead

About Tronox Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer.
Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.
Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide
Why join TRONOX?
In return for your commitment, we offer a comprehensive and rewarding package that includes:
Work-Life Balance: 38-hour week with optional compressed 9-day fortnight, hello 3 day weekends
Celebrate Your Wins: Be eligible for the Tronox bonus scheme because your hard work deserves recognition
Boost your Super: Enjoy 13% Superannuation
Long Service, sooner: Early access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata)
Insurance Coverage: Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurance
More Time for You: Top up your holidays with our annual leave purchase program
Health & Wellness perks: Annual health initiatives and benefits
Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal development programs
Employee Discounts: Insurance and Hotel discounts
Vehicle Flexibility: Access to novated leasing options
At Tronox, we offer more than just a role—we provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.
About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Lead to join our Kwinana Pigment Processing facility, approx.
35-minute drive south of Perth on a full-time basis
You'll be the go-to person keeping operations running smoothly and safely.
You'll guide a team of supervisors, ensure the safe execution of the production plan, troubleshoot plant issues, and make sure everything from machinery to manpower is firing on all cylinders.
You'll work closely with maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to keep things moving, solve problems on the fly, and make smart decisions that keep production on track.
If you love being in the thick of it, leading from the front, and making a real impact every day, this role is for you.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Lead daily production operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and product quality.
Act as the person in charge for shift operations, ensuring accurate reporting and timely decision-making.
Coordinate team activities to meet plant targets and KPIs, partnering closely with Operations Planning.
Support day and shift supervisors by ensuring adequate staffing, while mentoring and developing team capability.
Maintain training standards for safety and operational procedures.
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to drive efficiency and resolve scheduling conflicts.
Monitor KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Adjust) methodology.
Identify and implement cost-saving strategies and process improvements to enhance SQLCT (Safety, Quality, Low Cost Tonnes).
Manage lean, high-performing teams to deliver strategic outcomes with agility and discipline.
To be successful in your application, you will ideally possess:
Proven experience in leading production operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and environmental regulations.
Demonstrated ability to manage teams and coordinate shift activities effectively.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
Proficiency in monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially across planning and maintenance functions.
Experience with workforce planning and training in operational procedures.
Familiarity with production planning systems.
What Next?
Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for?
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Applications close 21st of September 2025 Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.
We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.
Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date.
If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible