Production Team Leader

Who We Are

Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead, the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

Join Our Team!

Nyrstar Hobart is a large scale zinc smelter located on Hobart's River Derwent, only a few kilometres from the Tasmanian capital's charming and cosmopolitan city centre. This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.

About the Role:

The Production Team Leader will provide operational leadership to a shift-based team at the Hobart Zinc Smelter. The emphasis is on ensuring safety, production efficiency, and environmental compliance while aligning with the company's values. The rotating shift roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) highlights the need for flexibility to manage a round-the-clock industrial manufacturing operation.

Key Duties and accountabilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing shift team to achieve safety, production, and environmental goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement strategies to optimize processes and outcomes.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain relationships to meet internal and external business needs.

What We're Looking For:

1. Leadership Excellence:
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to create a collaborative and motivated work environment.
2. Change Management & Continuous Improvement:
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.
3. Workplace Safety:
• Up-to-date understanding of workplace safety legislation and its practical application.
• Commitment to safety and preventing harm in the workplace.
4. Problem-solving & Decision-making:
• Capacity to prioritise tasks, and implement effective solutions, even under pressure.
• Innovative and creative thinker who seeks to bring value to the role and team.
5. Technical Proficiency:
• Familiarity with software such as SAP and Microsoft Office for operational planning and management.
6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships across various levels of the organisation.

Why Join Us?

A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values – we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork.

APPLICATION

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential.