Production Team Lead

The Role

This position sits at the centre of plant operations in Hamilton. You will be responsible for organising, directing, and tracking production so output is delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The role includes managing the production plan, monitoring day-to-day throughput, and working closely with the production planner to review and fine-tune schedules as needed.

Work schedule: 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

What’s In It For You

• A long-term career opportunity with exposure across multiple parts of the supply chain.
• Access to strong resources, tools, and technology to support your work.
• Join a business that prioritises sustainability, promotes a safety-first environment, and is recognised for ethical conduct.

What You Will Do

• Guide, mentor, and support the team so daily production goals are achieved.
• Deliver production plans in line with budget expectations and key performance measures.
• Share production plans and results clearly with relevant stakeholders.
• Work with internal functions such as Quality, Planning, and Logistics, as well as external contacts.
• Make sure quality systems and product requirements are followed.
• Ensure all work aligns with company policies, regulatory obligations, and applicable standards.
• Prepare regular updates on production results and core metrics.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes using TPM and Lean methods.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at lowering costs and improving product quality.

What You Should Bring

• Background in production supervision and/or quality control, ideally within chemical manufacturing or a similar sector.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and coach others.
• Solid knowledge of safety, quality, and production workflows.
• Prior exposure to TPM, Lean, or broader continuous improvement practices is an advantage.
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability.

About the Company

Ecolab is a worldwide leader in water, hygiene, technology, and service solutions. Its products and services help make environments cleaner, safer, and healthier while supporting efficiency and sustainability for customers across food service, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas sectors.

Life at Ecolab

The organisation follows three behavioural priorities: putting people first, operating as one united ANZ team, and taking ownership of outcomes. It also emphasises diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and performance as key drivers of growth and progression.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will need to complete employment screening through Ecolab or one of its external screening providers. Ecolab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair treatment, inclusion, and advancement based on qualifications and job performance. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

How To Apply

Submit your application through the provided application process.