Team Leader

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at Penfield, South Australia. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities within the assigned area, providing direction and support to shop floor employees, reporting weekly on progress and KPI performance, and building strong professional relationships with both management and the shop floor team. 

This role will report to the Supervisor, East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in the implementation and improvement of the workplace safety culture
• Adhere to agreed start and finish times and set meal breaks.
• Provide leadership in relation to housekeeping in your area of responsibility
• Conduct the daily toolbox talk and align personnel to production targets
• Ensure clear communication between supervisors and shop floor employees 
• Allocation of tasks to the shop floor after consultation with and direction from the relevant supervisor to ensure maximum workforce utilization to meet production targets
• Actively support and promote daily targets, lean boards and 5S white boards
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and assist in internal audits
• Assist supervisors when preparing quotations by providing estimates in a structured and factual manner
• Play an active role with the relevant supervisor in arranging workflow and placement of work in the workshop
• Inform the relevant supervisor of poor work performance buy any employee in their area of responsibility
• Immediately report to the relevant supervisor any existing or potential liability to the Company
• Ensure all paperwork, job packages, timesheets, etc. are completed correctly and in a timely manner

About You

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• Sound general engineering knowledge
• Strong Technical and Industry Knowledge
• Microsoft Office skills (MS Excel and MS Word)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks to changing workloads
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experiences: 

• Trades Qualification or Tertiary Qualification

About Us

Gemco Rail, a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets. 

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture, maintenance and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components and track maintenance equipement to support our customers to maintain their operations effectively and efficiently and maximise the life of their assets. 

Why Join Us

• Competitive Remuneration: Enjoy a competitive salary package, including salary sacrifice options, opportunities for overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). 
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with professional development initiatives, such as our Learning Academy Scholarships to support your ongoing learning and career development. 
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12-weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees. 
• Benefit Portal: Get access to exclusive retail discounts and a range of wellbeing resources.  
• Appreciation: We recognise and celebrate the contributions, achievements and milestones of our people.  
• Commitment to the Communities we work in: Take advantage of our paid Volunteer Leave and be part of our Diversity & Inclusion and MakeSustainable Committees. 

We would love to hear from you if you think this position is a match for you. If you don’t meet all the above listed criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to supporting growth and development, creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, provide a valid police clearance and confirm their eligibility to work in Australia. Strictly no Agencies please. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognised as a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. Our culture is built on integrity, commitment, collaboration and excellence, where every employee is valued and respected, empowering them to bring their best selves to work. We welcome applicants from all cultures, identities and experiences.  

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process. You can contact us at recruitment@engenco.com.au.