Description:
The Company
Join an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional. TNA are an innovative and successful integrated packaging & processing solutions company with thousands of installed systems across 120+ countries. TNA design and manufacture high-speed packaging, distribution, and process equipment for the food industry.
Visit www.tnasolutions.com to learn more about the organisation.
About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our team. This role is based in Melbourne at our Boronia factory, working 6.30am - 2.36pm Monday - Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Designate duties of assembly workers and lead the team’s day to day activities.
- Explain and demonstrate assembly line procedures and techniques to Assemblers. Assist workers in resolving technical problems and advise the Production Manager of any production problems.
- Interpret specifications and work orders for the assembly team.
- Requisition, obtain, and distribute supplies and materials as required.
- Assemble TNA products as specified by work orders, diagrams, and templates, using hand tools, power tools, and metalworking machinery as required.
- Fit and assemble components, using fixtures, hand tools, and portable power tools, such as grinders, drills, power wrenches, and riveters.
- Read, prepare, collect, and maintain reports, such as individual and department production reports, employee time and attendance records, and component waste reports.
- A committed and proactive attitude towards Environment, Health and Safety
Qualification and experience
- Relevant Trade qualifications in mechanical fitting or mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical fitting/assembly experience in a production environment within the food industry, demonstrating expert level knowledge of mechanical assembly processes and techniques.
- Thorough understanding of food handling processes and guidelines.
- Expert level knowledge of mechanical assembly processes and techniques
- Proven experience in supervising or leading a production or assembly team, with a strong focus on communication, delegation, and team development.
- Extensive experience using an ERP system (Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 highly preferred).
- Experience implementing and working within a KANBAN system to manage production flow and reduce waste.
- Experience in placing orders with suppliers and conducting inventory analysis to support efficient production operations.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining work instructions and production documentation.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- High level of proficiency in NCR (non-conformance reporting) processes.
Why work with us?
- Egalitarian company structure which e.g. (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
- Potential International mobility opportunity (depending on vacancies)
- Professional and career development benefits and education investment
- Birthday leave.
- Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
- Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
- A company that truly values diversity
If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now via the link below, or by emailing your resume to michelle.howell@tnasolutions.com
You must have an eligible work visa in the region to apply for this position.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.