Shift Leader – Lead People. Drive Performance. Make Your Mark.
Join Michell Wool - Australia's leading wool processing company
At Michell Wool, we are proud of our heritage, our people and the premium products we produce for customers around the world.
We're looking for an experienced Shift Leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and creating a safe workplace.
This is an opportunity to lead from the front, influence operational performance and play a key role in the future of one of Australia's most respected manufacturers.
About the Role
As a Shift Leader, you'll be responsible for leading a production team to safely deliver quality products while achieving operational targets. You will work closely with Production, Engineering and other departments to maximise plant performance, develop your team and continuously improve our processes.
No two days are the same—you will coach people, solve problems, improve efficiencies and ensure every shift runs safely and successfully.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating a team to achieve production, quality and safety goals.
- Creating a strong safety culture where everyone goes home safely every day.
- Monitoring production performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Working closely with Engineering to maximise equipment reliability.
- Coaching, developing and mentoring team members to build capability and engagement.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality and cost performance.
- Collaborating across departments including Engineering, Quality and R&D.
- Ensuring compliance with workplace safety, environmental and company standards.
- Building a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.
About You
You are an experienced people leader who enjoys developing teams and improving manufacturing performance.
You will bring:
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within manufacturing or production.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine commitment to workplace safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Strong organisational and computer skills.
Experience in textiles or wool processing is advantageous, but not essential.
Qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
Ideally you will hold, or be willing to obtain:
- Frontline Management Certificate IV
- Forklift Licence
- Boiler Ticket
- Confined Space Certification
- OH&S for Supervisors
- Chief Warden Certification
Why Join Michell Wool?
At Michell Wool, you'll be joining a business with a long history of innovation, quality and excellence. We value our people and recognise that strong leaders are critical to our success.
We offer:
- Every Monday Off and Every Second Friday Off.
- Enjoy a structured 12-hour rotating roster that provides stability, consistency and a great work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- Industry leading salary reviewed Annually.
- A leadership role with real influence
- Opportunities to drive continuous improvement
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- A workplace that genuinely values safety, integrity and respect
Ready to Lead?
If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of manufacturing at Michell Wool.
