Production Team Leader

Sydney, AustraliaOn-site

Responsibilities

Drive a strong safety and quality culture, ensuring compliance with GMP, OH&S, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory standards at all times.
Manage and develop a large operational workforce.
Ensure production schedules and KPIs are achieved to meet customer and business requirements.
Support production planning, changeovers, equipment set‑up, and monitoring of manufacturing processes.
Oversee assembly, testing, and inspection activities, including quality control checks on incoming and finished goods.
Analyse operational data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Lead and manage day‑to‑day production operations to ensure output, quality, safety, and delivery targets are met.

Act as a visible leader on the production floor, spending a portion of time hands‑on when required to support the team and operations.
Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyse operational data and make sound, practical decisions. Let’s Talk About Qualifications &
experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment. Proven
experience managing large operational teams and meeting production KPIs.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology (Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as visual dashboards) to support operational excellence and drive continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.