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Randstad has partnered exclusively with a leading, future-focused manufacturing business dedicated to building innovative solutions for a better tomorrow. Operating within the building materials and interior systems sector, they produce high-quality products essential to the construction industry. Based at their bustling facility in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, this organisation is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence, world-class manufacturing standards, and an uncompromising, proactive 'Zero Harm' safety culture. As the Production Second-in-Charge, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Production Supervisor in daily operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-potential individual- such as a Graduate Engineer with foundational manufacturing experience- who possesses some supervisory exposure and wants to step into a structured leadership pathway.
Job Responsibility
Directly supervise, train, and mentor a production team of 12 operators and labour hire staff to drive high performance
Assist the Production Supervisor with day-to-day operations and comfortably assume the shift supervisor lead when they are off-site
Diagnose and resolve immediate machinery and production-related issues to minimise downtime and ensure continuous output
Role-model and uphold rigorous site safety initiatives, driving a proactive 'Never Walk Past' culture to maintain a Zero Harm environment
Contribute to World Class Manufacturing principles, monitor weekly consumable stock takes, and identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements
Requirements
Ideally a Graduate Engineer with at least 1 year of experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Proven foundational experience supervising or leading staff
Full availability and willingness to adapt to a 24/7 rotating roster layout (including day/night shifts, weekends, and overtime)
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to listen, engage, and build strong relationships across the operations and maintenance teams
Excellent planning, time management, and prioritisation capabilities to meet strict production deadlines
What we offer
A permanent, stable career opportunity with a major industry player
Structured mentoring and exposure to advanced World Class Manufacturing framework methodologies
A pathway to higher leadership and senior management opportunities within the broader business over time