Shift Supervisor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Shift Supervisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Training and support provided in a great team environment
• Permanent full time opportunity
• Coopers Plains location

Established since 1960, Vinidex is at the forefront of innovation and product development in the piping industry and is a significant contributor operating across Plumbing, Mining, Coal Seam Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, Agribusiness and Hardware markets. We are Australia's foremost environmentally conscious manufacturer and supplier of quality PVC pipe, PE pipe and PP pipe systems and solutions for the transportation of fluid, data and energy. Vinidex has state based manufacturing sites across Australia with a nationwide distribution network, resulting in a diverse range of career opportunities.

Vinidex is a member of the Aliaxis Family of Companies, a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of fluid handling solutions.  The Group is active through more than 100 manufacturing and commercial companies, operating in over 45 countries with 16 200 employees.  Aliaxis is privately owned and has global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

About the Role

Are you a 'hands on' leader who can motivate and drive your team to work effectively

Are you a strong leader with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels? 

Do you enjoy the challenges of working in a fast paced environment? 

Role Accountabilities

You will work with and lead an established team of extruder operators and will be responsible for all facets of shift extrusion operations.  This position is based at our Coopers Plains manufacturing site and reports to the Extrusion Manager. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise, motivate and assign responsibilities to operators to ensure production schedule targets are met.
• Ensure that all products are running within specification and designated out-put rates
• Review of daily programs and communicate to shift extruders to meet production plan
• Assist with the start-up of extrusion lines and any work orders for size changes
• Ensure the shift log entries accurately reflect the shift's daily activities in detail
• Responsible for managing site OH&S policies & procedures including injury management and reporting
• Communicating with all stakeholders fostering a proactive working culture and high employee morale

Experience Required

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• At least 3 years' experience in a similar shift supervisor role
• A strong technical background
• Trade qualification is preferred and Tertiary accreditations welcome, but not essential
• Current forklift licence
• Demonstrated experience using computer systems, specifically MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Proven ability to problem solve and delegate when required
• Demonstrated time management and organisation skills

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a faced paced, dynamic environment with a highly successful and well known industry leader.