- Lead a skilled afternoon production team
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Hands-on leadership with forklift & dispatch responsibilities
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Career growth with a global Australian engineering company
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Leading Hand or Supervisor looking to take ownership of an afternoon production team? If you enjoy leading people, coordinating workshop operations and keeping production running safely and efficiently, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of Australia's leading conveyor component manufacturers.
About Us
PROK Conveyor Components is Australia's largest manufacturer of conveyor components, delivering high-quality pulleys, idlers and rollers to the mining and materials handling industries. With more than 130 years of engineering excellence and as part of the global NEPEAN Group, PROK operates across 20+ countries with over 2,000 employees worldwide.
Our success is built on the expertise and commitment of our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative workplace where safety, continuous improvement and long-term career development are at the heart of everything we do.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Leading Hand (Afternoon Shift) to join our manufacturing team in Ingleburn, NSW.
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating afternoon workshop operations, leading Production Technicians, supporting dispatch activities and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys working on the floor, mentoring teams and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support Production Technicians throughout the afternoon shift
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Coordinate daily workshop activities to meet production schedules
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Set up production machinery and approve first-off samples
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Conduct daily toolbox meetings and communicate production priorities
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Promote safe work practices and ensure PPE compliance
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Identify and report hazards, incidents and unsafe conditions
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Support LEAN manufacturing and 5S continuous improvement initiatives
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Receive and check incoming deliveries during the afternoon shift
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Coordinate outbound truck loading and dispatch activities
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Operate forklifts safely to move raw materials and finished products
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Assist with stock movements and workshop material handling
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Work closely with supervisors to maximise productivity and quality
About You
You will be an experienced manufacturing professional with well-developed leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team in a fast-paced production environment.
Ideally, you will have:
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Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
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Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Team Leader or Supervisor
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Current LF Forklift Licence (essential)
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Experience with machine setup and production operations
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Strong understanding of workshop safety and quality standards
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Experience coordinating dispatch or warehouse activities (desirable)
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Exposure to LEAN Manufacturing or 5S methodologies (preferred)
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
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A trade qualification while advantageous is not essential.
Why Join PROK?
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Join Australia's leading conveyor component manufacturer
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Be part of the globally recognised NEPEAN Group
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Competitive salary with production bonus opportunities
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Modern workshop with quality equipment and technology
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Ongoing training and career development
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Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
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Strong safety culture focused on employee wellbeing
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Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for progression
If you're an experienced manufacturing leader and are ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy leading people in a safety-focused, high-performing workshop, Apply Now and become part of a team committed to quality, innovation and operational excellence.
PROK is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
