Shift Supervisor - Plastics Manufacturer

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Detail information about job Shift Supervisor - Plastics Manufacturer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Martogg & Company is an expanding and progressive Australian owned plastics compounder and resin sales organisation. Our commitment to the Australian plastics industry into the future has been demonstrated by the level of capital investment that we continue to dedicate to our modern production facility in south-east Melbourne. We offer all our personnel the security of a privately owned organisation that is steadfast in its Australian presence.

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Shift Supervisor in our plastics plant who possesses good interpersonal and communication skills and can confidently work under minimal guidance.

The Role

The Shift Supervisor will be a member of an efficient and productive manufacturing team, which ensures outcomes are achieved in the most timely and cost effective manner. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a solid extrusion and plastics background in recycling, compounding, masterbatch or milling powders and have previously supervised a team with a view to supporting the Production Manager in developing and improving operational results.

The role is for set shifts working a standard 38 hour week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct and coordinate activities of shift employees so as to manufacture product to planned schedules at the specified quality
• Ensure safe work practices are maintained and developed.
• Ensure plant and machinery is operated to stated procedures and standards.
• Develop an environment which best utilises resources and allows staff and self to achieve personal growth and satisfaction within the company structure
• Input into the continuous development of systems & procedures
• Play an active role in progressing the organisation for the future.
• Ensure plant is maintained at the highest agreed standard.
• Ensure employees adhere to Company Policies, Procedures, Ethics
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are adhered to

The Individual:

• Possess a strong output and "Hands-On" work ethic
• Good organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to train and develop a team
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Share in the responsibility of the overall work site.
• Participate in relevant training development and skills progression for self.
• Process control with particular emphasis on reduction of waste and maximising output.
• Must have a "can do"  attitude with flexibility

If this position sounds like your type of challenge, whilst creating a long-term stable career in the Australian plastics industry, please forward us a detailed resume together with references.