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Form of workWe are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated individual, to join our team as the Assistant Production Manager. You'll be the right-hand person to our Production Manager, working side by side to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. From implementing production timelines to ensuring safety protocols are followed, you'll be at the heart of it all.
If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for operational excellence and a proven track record of success in production management, we invite you to apply. This is a great opportunity for people from non-scientific backgrounds to be part of something global!
What kind of tasks will you be doing?
The successful candidate will become a key member of our small, fast-growing team. The role will be varied, with the core duties including, but not limited to:
- Overseeing the daily operations of the production team to ensure that they’re efficient and maintain a safe working environment
- Ensuring that all production activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
- Managing QMS processes (Non-conformances, CAPAs, Change Controls, Continuous improvement)
- Production scheduling
- Managing inventory across the production floor and coordinating stocktaking activities in consultation with the Procurement Manager
- Coordinating Incoming Goods QC
- Ensuring standard work instructions and procedures are adhered to
- Work instruction drafting and review
- Maintaining team training currency and standards
- Quality reviews
- Undertaking practical and routine production tasks
- Supporting Production Manager in the following:
- Stakeholder reporting
- Premises planning
- Input into departmental strategic planning
Key selection criteria
- Minimum 3 years experience in a hands-on supervisory/team leader role
- Demonstrated experience in sustainable continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Suite
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to support a vision and strategy, and drive its execution
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-moving company and dynamic work environment
Who says science can’t be fun?!
IonOpticks was kick started in 2017, right here in Melbourne. We may be from the humble down under, but our products are revolutionising medical research right around the globe. We're not ones to brag, but put simply, we are the best. Universities and research institutions want to work with us because our products enable the most reliable, most detailed analysis of data.
We are a small(ish), but mighty team, which is rapidly growing. Based in our newly refurbished office in Fitzroy, we are an eclectic mix of different nationalities and personalities, who are all proud of the work we deliver and role we play. We strive to amaze our customers with our products and customer service, and we are on the hunt for someone who shares this passion.
Without a great team, we can’t create great products and provide great service for our customers. When you join the IonOpticks team, we will commit to you. We foster your personal growth and development, provide flexible work arrangements, and embrace diversity. Find out more at www.ionopticks.com.
How to apply:
Candidates MUST submit a cover letter with CV.
You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have an unrestricted Working Visa to apply for this position.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please email *******@ionopticks.com
