Randstad has partnered exclusively with a leading, future-focused manufacturing business dedicated to building innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. Operating within the building materials and interior systems sector, they produce high-quality products essential to the construction industry. Based at their bustling facility in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence, world-class manufacturing standards, and an uncompromising, proactive "Zero Harm" safety culture.
Role Objective
As the Production Second-in-Charge, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Production Supervisor in daily operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-potential individual- such as a Graduate Engineer with foundational manufacturing experience- who possesses some supervisory exposure and wants to step into a structured leadership pathway. You will provide hands-on leadership, mentor a dedicated team, and drive operational efficiencies on the shop floor.
Key Accountabilities
- Team Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise, train, and mentor a production team of 12 operators and labour hire staff to drive high performance.
- Operational Support: Assist the Production Supervisor with day-to-day operations and comfortably assume the shift supervisor lead when they are off-site.
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve immediate machinery and production-related issues to minimise downtime and ensure continuous output.
- Safety First Culture: Role-model and uphold rigorous site safety initiatives, driving a proactive "Never Walk Past" culture to maintain a Zero Harm environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to World Class Manufacturing principles, monitor weekly consumable stock takes, and identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
About YOU:
- Qualifications: Ideally a Graduate Engineer with at least 1 year of experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Leadership Capability: Proven foundational experience supervising or leading staff, with the ability to effectively delegate and support a team.
- Operational Flexibility: Full availability and willingness to adapt to a 24/7 rotating roster layout (including day/night shifts, weekends, and overtime).
- Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to listen, engage, and build strong relationships across the operations and maintenance teams.
- Organisational Acumen: Excellent planning, time management, and prioritisation capabilities to meet strict production deadlines.
What's on Offer
- A permanent, stable career opportunity with a major industry player.
- Structured mentoring and exposure to advanced World Class Manufacturing framework methodologies.
- A pathway to higher leadership and senior management opportunities within the broader business over time.
Sound like the right role for you? Apply now! Or directly get in touch by email - alessandra.hernandez@randstad.com.au
I am looking forward to hearing from you!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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