In-Demand Manufacturing lead Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Production Process Lead - Sustainable Manufacturing
Defy Design —Botany NSW
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
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Senior Supply Chain Business Partner (Team Lead)
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- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Team Lead Supply Chain (Part Time - 3 days)
Veridapt —Chatswood NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Supply Chain Lead
Vow —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Management
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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Continuous Improvement Manager
Interflow —Girraween NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
- Work from home
Supplier Quality Assurance Associate Scientist (12‑Month Fixed Term Contract)
PepsiCo —Chatswood NSW
- Contract
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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NSW Inventory Supervisor
Fantastic Furniture —Chullora NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
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Supply Chain Planning Lead
JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS —Banksmeadow NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Manufacturing
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Operations Coordinator (China Sourcing & Logistics)
Exposure Creative —Sydney NSW
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- In-person
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Shift Supervisors
Opal. —Revesby NSW
- Day shift
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
Team Lead (Pre-delivery)
Carma —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
Production Supervisor (Baiada Poultry)
Baiada Poultry —Sydney NSW
- From $8,000 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Team management
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Delivery Manager
Wild Tech —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Manufacturing
- AI
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7d
Team Manager
Goodman Fielder —Sydney NSW
- 12 hour shift
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
14d
Production Manager
GN Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Supply / Production Planner
CSR —North Ryde NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
14d
Quality Assistant Manager Australia, Wellbeing Collective
Unilever —North Rocks NSW
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
Post Market Lead
EBOS Group —North Ryde NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
3d
Product Owner
Fluke Health Solutions —Castle Hill NSW
4d
Demand Planning & Replenishment Lead, APAC
Jack Link's Protein Snacks —Macquarie Park NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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Production Process Lead - Sustainable Manufacturing

Defy Design
Botany NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $75,000 a year

Qualifications

Fabrication
Forklift Licence
Management
Forklift
Organisational skills
Industrial equipment
Communication skills

Full Job Description

ABOUT US

At Defy Design we're focused on transforming Australia's plastic waste into useful, beautiful products. We only manufacture using recycled plastic — and we do everything under one roof. From design to recycling to manufacturing.

We take locally sourced plastic waste, sort it, clean it, shred it, and turn it into new products. This diverts waste from landfill and gives it a new life, creating a truly circular economy. Our team is a passionate group of creators on a mission to redefine what recycling and manufacturing can look like in Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Sheet Operations Lead to join our hands-on manufacturing team.

Sheet manufacturing is a critical and growing part of our operation — we currently convert 13 tonnes of recycled HDPE plastic into sheet material every month, and we're scaling up. This is a ground-floor role with a real pathway into management.

The successful applicant will take ownership of sheet production scheduling and management working closely with both the factory floor team and our design department to ensure our sheets look and feel as per their design.

Working with 100% recycled plastic comes with unique challenges — every batch of incoming waste behaves differently, and no two production runs are identical. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and sees variability as an opportunity to problem-solve and optimise the efficiency of the sheet manufacturing process.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Loading and operating the sheet press — running daily sheet runs with consistency and care
Mixing and preparing raw materials across Defy's full range of recycled plastic recipes and colour formulations
Owning the production schedule for all sheet pressing operations (~13 tonnes/month output)
Collaborating with the design team to understand project requirements and plan production accordingly
Coordinating workflow with the broader factory team, communicating timelines and flagging material or production issues
Identifying and implementing process improvements to maximise throughput.
Maintaining and developing systems, documentation, and a tidy, safe workspace
Minor product finishing and assembly tasks as needed
Quality control across our full product range — sheets, moulded goods, furniture and more

MUST HAVES

Sharp eye for detail — this is non-negotiable across everything we make
Strong organisational skills — able to manage complex schedules and multiple concurrent tasks
Reliable, punctual, and a genuine team player
Physically fit and comfortable with regular manual handling, including lifting up to 20kg
Good written and verbal communication skills across factory and design teams
Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for efficiency in a dynamic production environment
Must hold valid Australian work rights or appropriate visa to work in Australia

NICE TO HAVES

Experience in a factory, workshop, or trade environment (we'll train the right person)
Experience operating or maintaining heavy industrial machinery
Forklift license
Genuine interest in materials, sustainability, or making things
Basic hand tool skills

WHY JOIN DEFY?

Real career pathway — this role is designed to grow into a management position
Varied day-to-day work across multiple product types and processes
Small, collaborative team where your contribution is visible and valued
Be part of a purpose-driven business doing something genuinely different
Friday beers at a local brewery are a regular

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Must be capable of lifting 20 kg +

Experience:

Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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manufacturing lead jobs in sydney, nsw

Production Process Lead - Sustainable Manufacturing

Senior Supply Chain Business Partner (Team Lead)

Team Lead Supply Chain (Part Time - 3 days)

Supply Chain Lead

Continuous Improvement Manager

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NSW Inventory Supervisor

Supply Chain Planning Lead

Operations Coordinator (China Sourcing & Logistics)

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Delivery Manager

Team Manager

Production Manager

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