Team Leader - Manufacturing Production

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

About the role

The Team Leader - Manufacturing Production leads the production teams for a product (s) to ensure the product is produced in accordance with all specifications & SHES requirements

What you will be doing

• Ensure compliance with the AA system for documented change control processes.
• Manage the SHERMIS actions database and the Red Book.
• Ensure all incidents are reported quickly and investigated thoroughly to implement and facilitate the process.
• Ensure all employees comply with LTO and LTS.
• Administer and maintain contractor inductions and passports.
• Ensure plant PMs are completed on time and recorded in the SAP system.
• Manage services, materials, budgets, and fixed assets.
• Ensure forecast demand is met fully and on time.
• Ensure collection of quality assurance and retention samples.
• Ensure site traffic management is carried out.
• Perform stock reconciliation.
• Establish a SHE training schedule including emergency scenario drills.
• Identify and support improvement opportunities.
• Issue permits for general high-risk work and confined space work.
• Ensure compliance with operational processes.
• Manage small projects.
• Be in charge of arrival and departure flight lists (FIFO).

Your qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Technician in Production Processes.
• 2 years of experience, including 1 to 2 years as a production supervisor.
• Without a university or technical degree, up to 10 years of administrative experience or task assignment to personnel.

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.