Production Team Leader

This role is responsible for supporting the site in achieving volume, quality and efficiency standards in the printing, inserting, packaging and dispatch of our products with safety as a priority.

• Working across both the Press, Publishing and Reliability Departments you will drive a high performance culture that generates high quality products in a timely and efficient way.
• Identify and project manage process and cost reduction initiatives across Press and Publishing.
• Hold accountability for the production output on shift, ensuring that Team Leaders are clear on expectations for the shift, and adhere to the production plan.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues where required.
• Responsible for Weekly and Quarterly performance reporting
• The key point of contact for all internal and external (Commercial) customer queries / complaint resolution.
• Who are you?
• Proven track record leading a team in a small operational site with heavy machinery and equipment
• Excellent leadership skills with knowledge of performance evaluation, strong decision making skills and a results driven approach.
• Technical awareness and understanding of publishing and printing equipment (or similar)
• Proven track record in leading Health and Safety
• Can-do attitude with the ability to build team engagement.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• What's in it for you?
• Supportive and friendly environment. We encourage innovation, collaboration and creative thinking. Fun, fast-paced and excellent opportunities for growth and development.
• Make a difference as part of Australia's most influential media organisation, working with some of Australia's most recognised and prestigious brands
• Employee discount with multiple brands including Audi, Qantas, Apple, Samsung etc
• Learning and development opportunities and mentorship from the industries best leaders
• Continuous mental wellbeing support with access to our Employee Assistance Program and the resilience box app
• filled with podcasts, videos, information sheets and self assessment tools
• Who are we?

In an evolving media industry our brands continue to drive the story and influence the agenda - 7.4 million Australians read one of our national, metro or regional paid daily titles a week. We are proud to be the greatest storytellers in Australia. Our products are innovative and dynamic, constantly adapting to new challenges and pioneering the way forward to lead the market. A fast paced and ever changing environment requires adequate, robust and reliable business systems and processes which play a vital part in our success.

• What do I do next?
• Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!_