- Lead the Production team to ensure effective operation of the site to maximise efficiency and cost.
- Drive performance on a daily basis across the Operation.
- Ensure that project timelines are maintained and provide regular updates to Project Management Team on any expected delays or cost overruns
- Engage, lead, motivate and develop your team through effective people management strategies ensuring capability of people to achieve individual, team and overall site objectives
- Involve the team by encouraging and motivating them to deliver safety excellence and promote risk awareness
- Identify, drive and embed continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency programs
- Participate in, and support, operation improvement projects in conjunction with key stakeholders
- Optimise plant performance to reduce waste and downtime.
- Conduct morning pre-start meetings to cover all daily issues including; safety, job requirements, communication etc.
- Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and internal customers
- Provide engineering/mechanical expertise for quotations when required
- Ensure sufficient manpower and resources are available to meet work requirements
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Trade qualification and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment or mining related industry
- Demonstrated experience in a supervisory / leadership role
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime
- A proven commitment to Safety
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly regarded (but not essential):
- Welding Qualifications “AS2214” or alike
- MR Licence
- LF, CN and EWP High Risk Licences
- Experience with Pronto or SAP