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An opportunity has become available for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Belrose Recycling Team.

Reporting to the Site Manager, this role is responsible for directing, coordinating and scheduling the work of employees which is continuous and fast paced. 

Role Responsibilities;

• Manage production feed rates and product yields to meet production targets as provided by the Site Manager.
• Ensure Plant operates at maximum efficiency during the shift and ensure the quality of materials is maintained for both in and out feeds.
• Assign tasks and job roles to employees for the shift to ensure production targets are met.
• Ensure we always maintain a high level of customer service.
• Manage truck waiting times and ensure the yard is not overly congested throughout the shift.
• Where required, manage customer complaints that occur and ensure they are reported to the site manager.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor to manage planned equipment maintenance and minimise downtime on shift.
• Identify equipment maintenance issues and liaise with Site Manager to resolve these issues.
• Ensure all plant start up and shut down procedures are performed safely, efficiently, and according to company procedures.
• Ensure employees on shift hold appropriate competencies for the plant and equipment they are required to operate.
• Ensure all high-risk work is completed by competence maintenance workers with appropriate qualifications and training.
• Conduct training regularly on safe work procedures and other safety related modules to ensure employees are competent.
• Maintain site housekeeping standards.
• Respond to workplace injuries and ensure appropriate first aid is rendered.
• Ensure all employees are aware of and comply with company’s WHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure all near misses, incident and injuries are reported.
• Monitor key environmental areas during the shift including, but not limited to dust suppression, water, and noise.
• Manage day to day people issues such as attendance, tardiness, minor issues and complaints.
• Escalate serious people issues such as bullying and harassment or serious misconduct immediately to the site manager.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings with employees.
• Ensure all paperwork such as checklists, daily production sheets, work permits and risk assessments such as JSA’s are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Ensure employees have sufficient training including competencies and safe work procedures.
• Ensure all projects are in line with product gradings and compliance.
• Regularly inspect all material piles to ensure they are clean of debris.