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About the Role

The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading large manufacturing teams to safely manufacture, assemble, test, and pack products in line with business demand. This role focuses strongly on people leadership, safety, quality, and performance within a fast-paced, GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, providing hands-on leadership to ensure production schedules and KPIs are met while maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage day-to-day production operations to ensure output, quality, safety, and delivery targets are met.
Drive a strong safety and quality culture, ensuring compliance with GMP, OH&S, Quality Management Systems, and regulatory standards.
Manage and develop a large operational workforce, setting clear expectations, allocating work, monitoring progress, and providing regular feedback.
Ensure production schedules and KPIs are achieved to meet customer and business requirements.
Support production planning, changeovers, equipment set-up, and monitoring of manufacturing processes.
Oversee assembly, testing, and inspection activities, including quality control checks on incoming and finished goods.
Analyse operational data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the implementation of strategic and operational objectives through effective leadership of people and resources.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Act as a visible leader on the production floor, spending a portion of time hands-on when required to support the team and operations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven experience managing large operational teams and meeting production KPIs.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
Demonstrated ability to leverage technology (Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as visual dashboards) to support operational excellence and drive continuous improvement.
Background in GMP-regulated manufacturing (medical devices highly regarded).
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industries.

Skills

Strong people leadership and team management in a manufacturing environment.
Driving safety, quality, and operational performance.
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
Operational problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Demonstrated ability to analyse operational data and make sound, practical decisions.

Location

Bella Vista, Sydney

Work Type

Fixed Day Shift
Monday to Friday

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

About the Company

Resmed (NYSE:RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love.
We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in more than 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives.
Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective.
Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home.
Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.

Equal Opportunity

We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.