Production Leading Hand

Join us in turning electronic waste into opportunity.

Sircel is pioneering a new approach to electronic waste, creating value from materials others see as waste whilst delivering genuine environmental benefits. As our Production Leading Hand, you'll lead daily operations and shape a collaborative team whilst building expertise in the booming environmental tech sector.

Who is Sircel (pronounced 'Circle')

Sircel is an Australian owned and operated green technology business on a mission to eradicate e-waste. We are Australia's largest e-waste recycling business and work with hundreds of businesses and government bodies to recycle their e-waste, right here in Australia, returning the green commodities to the circular economy.

Every day, at six sites across Australia, we're 'turning e-waste into e-resources'. This is not just a concept, it's a reality. Over the last eight years we've built a large-scale, customised mechanical process that can recycle up to 60 tonnes of e-waste per day and regenerate up to 14 valuable materials such as copper, steel and aluminium.

The Opportunity

As Production Leading Hand, you will oversee daily production operations in your assigned area, ensuring the site achieves the best possible results without compromising safety, quality and outputs. You'll be leading a team in our facility at Villawood, New South Wales.

What You'll Do:

Production Leadership

Safely manage and control production in your assigned area

Work with the Production Manager to forward plan work and ensure maximum plant utilisation and production output

Lead the team by example, maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture grounded in our values: Ambitious, Collaborative, Innovation, Commitment, Sustainability, Integrity

Ensure daily tonnage targets are met through effective team coordination

Safety & Quality Excellence

Ensure compliance with all Sircel policies and procedures

Conduct prestart checks on all equipment operated within your assigned area

Ensure all staff have the appropriate equipment and tools to do the job safely and efficiently, including all PPE requirements

Maintain good housekeeping standards, operating on a clean-as-you-go basis

Team Development & Operations

Provide hands-on leadership and foster open and respectful communication

Support and maintain a safety awareness culture, ensuring compliance with Sircel processes and procedures

Maintain multiskilled capabilities within all production areas

Data & Process Management

Understand and conduct data entry into ERP system

Ensure all paperwork is correct before passing to administration staff for processing

Report equipment damage or maintenance actions required for plant and equipment

What You Bring

Essential Experience

Proven track record in production or manufacturing leadership roles

Experience managing teams in a hands-on operational environment

Strong understanding of production planning and inventory management

Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices and procedures

Skills & Attributes

You're hands-on, collaborative, and ready to make a real difference

Exceptional communication and team management skills

Strong problem-solving mindset with a process-oriented approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Commitment to safety excellence and quality standards

Experience with ERP systems (Razor experience preferred)

Why Join Sircel?

Growth Opportunity: Build expertise in a growing industry with Australia's largest e-waste recycling business

Collaborative Environment: Work in a friendly, supportive team alongside the Production Manager

Location: Villawood, NSW

To Apply: Please submit a single document containing:

Your CV

A cover letter that specifically addresses the recruitment criteria above

Show us you've read this opportunity in detail by demonstrating how your experience aligns with our vision for turning e-waste into e-resources.