Shift Supervisor - Smithfield

at  Aliaxis

About Us
Vinidex is a member of the Aliaxis group, a global leader in manufacturing and distribution of fluid handling solutions. As 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.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast,
• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other,
• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

About the Role
You will work with and lead a team while being responsible for all facets of Production operations on shift.

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
• Ensure that production personnel are vigilant in the use and communication of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to avoid injury or damage arising out of poor work practice
• Monitor casual employees and ensure they have demonstrated the competence required to work safely unsupervised when they are hired to work
• Monitor and record all employee overtime, absenteeism and related concerns
• Ensure production count sheets and scrap sheets are correctly completed

About You

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar shift supervisor role
• A strong technical background
• A motivation to be involved in continuous improvement activities
• A demonstrated safety-first approach to work activities
• The ability to lead and provide coaching/training to others
• 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 organisational skills

Benefits

• Industry paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and family members
• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Global organisation with career development opportunities

We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds to join our team

• 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
• Ensure that production personnel are vigilant in the use and communication of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to avoid injury or damage arising out of poor work practice
• Monitor casual employees and ensure they have demonstrated the competence required to work safely unsupervised when they are hired to work
• Monitor and record all employee overtime, absenteeism and related concerns
• Ensure production count sheets and scrap sheets are correctly complete