Serioplast Australia Pty Ltd is the Australian subsidiary of Serioplast, a global leader in the production of rigid plastic packaging for major players in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, including sectors such as home care, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.

We are looking for a Shift Leader to work in a hands on role in a small team environment, where reliability and communication are essential to ensuring day-to-day production. Training on our proprietary equipment is provided as part of the role, but experience in plastic moulding processes is highly regarded. Mechanical or Automated System experience is also highly desirable.

The job requires a rotating shift 38hr week and applicants must be able to operate on rotating shift. Applicants must have permanent resident status."
For more detailed information about Serioplast’s global operations and services, you can visit their official website: www.serioplast.com

Tasks & responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates and supports Machine and Packing Operators (small team of 3 to 4 people), managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks and training production staff on correct executions of their tasks

Participates in technical operations (e.g. color changes, mold changes; blade, equipment and line cleaning; assisting in line set-up), performs small repairs and ordinary maintenance

Makes immediate decisions on urgent production line issues (stoppage, technical interventions, etc.) prioritizing staff safety, product quality and production continuity

Gives clearance to start production at machine start up and after changeovers or major maintenance in collaboration with the Quality Controllers

Ensures the correct execution of the quality control plan in production and performs random product controls (e.g. visual controls, weight verifications, etc.)

Collaborates to investigate causes and implement corrective actions (specific quality controls, sorting activities, processing of defected bottles in the warehouse, etc.)

Supervises the completion of shift paper work for precise and timely traceability of production batches

Supervises the production area ensuring staff and workplace compliance to health, safety and hygiene standards

Participates in team activities to reduce waste, improve productivity and quality