Shift Manager in Sydney

Lipa Pharmaceuticals is Australia’s leading manufacturer of complementary medicines, specialising in vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and health food supplements. We have the capacity to produce a wide range of products including tablets, hard and soft capsules, liquids, powders, creams, gels, and probiotics. We are proud to have been recognised by Complementary Medicines Australia as the ‘High-Quality Manufacturer of the Year’ on nine occasions for the exceptional products we create.

The Opportunity

We currently have a rare opportunity available for an experienced Shift Manager to join our dedicated day shift team on a permanent full-time basis. As a key member of the manufacturing leadership team, you will ensure safety and quality standards are front of mind and adhered to whilst meeting day to day production requirements. The successful candidate will have previous leadership experience supporting team leaders and supervisors providing coaching and development across the site as you build a team of skilled operators. This role would suit someone with previous leadership experience, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a proactive hands-on approach ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met.

What we offer

• Immediate start with onsite car parking
• Work with a results-driven and passionate team
• Ongoing training and support
• Guidance by a supportive management team with a clear vision
• Employee benefits, including a Rewards and Recognition Program

Responsibilities

• The primary point of contact, escalation during the shift.
• Participate in risk management process as outlined in the company’s WH&S and QMS systems
• Maintain production quality and output to specified standards and daily targets
• Ensure products are produced and packed in accordance GMP & SOP’s
• Manage all staff working on the designated shift, including performance and time & attendance
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained
• Monitor and ensure all QA records are completed as required
• Provide efficient shift exchange to the following shift and management team
• Working with the Manufacturing Manager, HR and Training Department, support team leader to provide ongoing coaching, development and performance management across production.
• Deliver improvements on process through leading CI circles on your shift and delivering on pre agreed priority improvement areas.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience
• Experience in a similar role within the manufacturing/pharmaceutical/FMCG industry would be highly regarded
• Enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high-quality outputs
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with people at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

Please Note: Lipa Pharmaceuticals has a strong commitment to health and safety, with a pre-employment medical requiring successful completion, prior to an offer being made. We do not accept unsolicited applications from third parties. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Additionally, as our facility is not accessible by public transport you will need your own transportation to get to work. Lipa Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, nationality, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.