Senior Machine Operator / Team Leader

Experienced Machine Operator with Team Leader Experience?

We're looking for an experienced Machine Operator with previous Team Leader experience to join a well-established horticultural manufacturing operation in Skye.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role involving automated machinery, machine changeovers, troubleshooting, production targets and continuous improvement.

You'll primarily operate machinery while also using your leadership experience to support the team, improve processes and help keep production running efficiently.

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💰 What's on Offer

• $75,000–$80,000 + Super, dependent on experience
• Permanent Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Career development opportunities

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About the Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Operating production machinery safely and efficiently
• Machine set-ups and changeovers
• Troubleshooting machinery and production issues
• Identifying root causes and helping minimise downtime
• Monitoring production output and machine performance
• Supporting process and workflow improvements
• Training, mentoring and supporting machine operators
• Working closely with production and maintenance teams
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality

The role is hands-on and also involves detailed manual work with small plant cuttings and seeds using tweezers, so good manual dexterity and attention to detail are important.

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About You

Previous Team Leader experience is essential.

You'll have:

• Strong machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous Team Leader experience
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment
• Machine set-up and changeover experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience diagnosing issues and identifying root causes
• Experience training or mentoring team members
• The ability to work with different personalities and drive positive change
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity

Highly Regarded

• Automated machinery experience
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical or Engineering qualification
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, food production or high-volume manufacturing

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Shift Flexibility

Initially, you'll work either:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 10:00am – 6:00pm

Roster flexibility is essential, as production requirements can change throughout the week.

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Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

• Previous Machine Operator experience
• Previous Team Leader experience
• Manufacturing or production experience
• Machine set-up/changeover experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Flexibility to work changing shifts as required

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Apply Today

If you're an experienced Machine Operator with Team Leader experience and you're ready for a senior hands-on opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now.