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We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor with strong leadership skills to join our Morwell Pallet Mill on a permanent, full-time basis.  In this newly created role, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day function of our site operations, to produce the maximum quantity of high quality CHEP pallets. Reporting to the Sawmill & Pallet Manufacturing Manager - Victoria, you will oversee various operational processes, managing personnel, optimising resource utilisation, and implementing strategies to enhance productivity and profitability.

 
 Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
 

• Providing strong leadership and coaching to our production team of 6, supporting personnel and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Assist with recruitment, training & coaching, performance evaluation and expectation setting for our team.
• Work allocation, rostering, leave planning and timesheet data recording.
• Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet demand whilst optimising resource utilisation, ensuring the availability of raw materials, equipment and labour to meet targets.
• Overview of maintenance activities, attending downtime and planning meetings, and assisting in prioritising tasks.
• Monitoring and controlling production costs to meet budgetary targets.
• Drive a strong safety culture by promoting hazard identification and risk control.
• Help prepare regular reports on operational performance and KPIs and analyse data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth.

  
  
About You:

To be considered for this challenging and exciting position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong operational, financial, and people management skills.
• A mechanical background is highly desirable.
• A LF forklift licence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

 
  
In return, we offer: 

• A competitive hourly rate with paid overtime and shift loading.
• Opportunities to grow your current skills, knowledge, and career.
• A positive work environment with supportive management
• A company that values employee health, safety, and wellbeing.

  
  
About Us

Join our team and be part of a diversified group with over 30 years of experience leading the way in the forestry, agricultural, and permaculture industries.  We're dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources and have a long-standing commitment to responsible and functional use of these resources in our businesses. 
  
At the Pentarch Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to pursuing new ideas, support local communities, and help shape a business that focuses on a sustainable future.  Your skills and passion can make a real difference by building on our decades of expertise. 
  
Visit www.pentarch.com.au to learn more.

Please note that all successful employees are required to undertake the following as a normal part of the recruitment process:

• Pre Employment Medical and Physical Assessment which includes a drug and alcohol test
• Police and working rights check

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