Help us deliver a better tomorrow
Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the Opportunity
As Team Leader – Production, you will be a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Leveraging your expertise in planning, systems and people leadership, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence.
You will lead a high-performing, inclusive team culture where people feel valued and empowered, while championing productivity improvements and ensuring safe, efficient operations. With accountability for workflow planning and execution, you will optimise labour allocation, manage production flow, and uphold strong governance and process discipline.
About the Facility
Australia Post Sprintpak is a specialist manufacturing operation delivering high-quality postage and philatelic products. This includes self-adhesive and gummed stamps, as well as a broad range of collectible products such as stamp albums, First Day Covers, and retail packaging solutions.
Located in Rowville, Victoria, this role requires onsite presence, 5 days per week.
Salary: $96,527.00 + Superannuation
What You’ll Deliver with Us
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Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
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Drive performance through metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
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Ensure safe, efficient fulfilment and despatch operations
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Plan, prioritise and manage workflows to meet operational targets
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Optimise labour utilisation and resolve performance variances
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Maintain robust processes, governance and compliance standards
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Ensure accurate and timely despatch aligned to customer requirements
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Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational outcomes
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Support cross-skilling and capability development across teams
You’ll Also
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Align labour allocation with forecast demand and production requirements
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Apply commercial awareness to balance cost, productivity and customer outcomes
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Drive process improvements using Lean principles
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Champion a strong safety culture through team engagement and toolbox talks
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Build team capability through coaching, training and multi-skilling
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Identify skill gaps and strengthen team performance and engagement
About You
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Proven, extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of production functions gained within a production environment
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Strong knowledge of production operations, fulfilment and despatch processes
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Experience in labour planning, workflow management and productivity optimisation
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Solid understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
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Strong systems capability, including production systems and SAP (preferred)
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Experience managing master data, reconciliation and production processes
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Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
You’ll Also Need
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Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
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Proven leadership experience managing production teams, optimising workflows and meeting tight deadlines
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Ability to work cross-functionally to streamline operations
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Excellent communication and influencing skills
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Commitment to safety and OH&S compliance
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Current forklift licence (required)
How we’ll deliver for you
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Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages, genders and come from all walks of life.
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We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together.
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Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose.
We’re delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.
We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [email protected].
