Slag Fuming & Kilns Team Leader

Who We Are:

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business with a market-leading position in zinc and lead, along with growing operations in other base and precious metals. With operations spanning Europe, the Americas, and Australia, we employ over 4,000 people worldwide. Our facilities are strategically located near key customers and major transport hubs to ensure the efficient delivery of raw materials and finished products. Since August 2019, Nyrstar has been majority owned by Trafigura, a global leader in the commodities industry, providing us with a stable platform for our operations.

For more information, visit our website: www.nyrstar.com.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Shift Team Leader to join our Slag Fuming & Kilns Department in Port Pirie. In this role, you will lead a team to ensure the safe and efficient production of activities within the department. You will also analyse plant data to assess process issues and recommend effective solutions.

This is a residential role based in Port Pirie, South Australia, operating on a 4/4, days/nights roster. Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to resolve day-to-day issues impacting safety, environmental compliance, and production.
• Facilitate and assist with business improvement initiatives.
• Manage production variance processes.
• Develop team members, plan for succession, and maintain operational flexibility.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, fume, and dust suppression within the work area.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Team Leader (current or previous).
• Strong knowledge of personnel management, organisational change, process improvement, and communication principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve workflow targets.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and their application in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAP.
• Familiarity with asset management processes.

What we offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave (site based)
• Competitive salary
• Subsidised health membership
• Private Health benefits option (corporate rates)
• Subsidised Dental Health Care – for you and your family
• Novated car leasing option
• Relocation support
• Study leave assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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Applications

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Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.

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