Team Leader - Machine Operator (Cocoroc)

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high‑quality piping & fitting solutions for building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across more than 40 countries. Over 15,000 people work for us in 80 manufacturing sites. We are looking for passionate people who want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours we stand for:
- We Dare to challenge the status quo, innovate and learn fast.
- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other.
- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions. Shift Team Leader – Derrimut Manufacturing Facility As a hands‑on leader, you will manage shift‑to‑shift operations and performance of the factory while working closely with a small team. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of our extrusion lines and production areas, achieving quality outputs that meet all standards and customer expectations. What will you do?
- Work an 8‑hour rotating shift‑based roster (day/afternoon/night): 6 am–2 pm, 2 pm–10 pm, 10 pm–6 am.
- Lead and develop the health and safety culture for the team.
- Provide leadership and supervision for the team on shift.
- Engage and motivate the team to solve issues collaboratively.
- Support operators and play a key role in their learning, development, competency and experience in daily operations, continuous improvement, safety and quality practices, and effective teamwork. About you
- 3–5 years of demonstrated leadership experience and proven shift management of small/medium‑sized teams in plastics/FMCG or continuous batch manufacturing; heavy industrial operations preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude and a hands‑on approach to leading and mentoring a team.
- Strong ability to set and align balanced operational priorities with an emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, proactive reporting and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in computer systems, specifically MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP (advantageous).
- Effective communication skills across a diverse workforce.
- Excellent time management, sense of urgency, problem‑solving skills and results focus to meet daily production KPIs and targets.
- Collaborative style and cross‑functional engagement.
- Can‑do attitude, flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to help us grow our manufacturing capability.
- Valid forklift licence.
- Australian citizen or permanent resident with own transport and driver's licence. Why join us?
- Bonus program, paid overtime opportunities, uniform, PPE and secure onsite parking.
- Environment‑conscious business culture.
- Industry‑leading paid parental leave: 26 weeks paid for primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
- Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards.
- Chance to join mentoring programs.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion priorities and a DEI council.
- Career development opportunities locally and globally.
- Safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero". Additional information For more information please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252. As part of our process, we conduct pre‑employment medicals including drug and alcohol testing. Aliaxis is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and can bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s "Growth with Purpose" strategy. We are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Please contact HR directly for inquiries. Just a heads up – we are not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r0n16