Key points we found
- Lead and develop a small team of production operators.
- Ensure production efficiency and quality through effective planning and resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
South East suburbs
Join Rinnai, a market leader in heating & cooling, hot water and lifestyle products across Australia. Our rapidly growing Braeside manufacturing site is investing in capability, process improvement and automation, and we're looking for an experienced Team Leader to take ownership of our welding production area in a stainless steel hot water tank environment.
This is the kind of role where you'll be hands-on on the floor, but also driving the bigger picture: safety, quality, flow, and continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll lead a small team of production operators while keeping production moving and improving how we work.
- Lead, coach and develop your team to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality output
- Plan daily production and allocate labour/resources effectively
- Ensure in-line quality checks are completed and escalate deviations quickly
- Drive improvement across safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction
- Maintain strong process discipline: SOPs, standard work, audits
- Maintain 6S standards for a clean, safe and organised work area
- Operate and set up Digital HMI-enabled manufacturing equipment
What you'll bring
- Proven ability to lead and motivate production teams
- Manufacturing production line experience (machinery/equipment preferred)
- Strong communication skills and confident problem-solving
- Experience with process engineering (process audits, SOPs, robotics/automation)
- Certificate III in Manufacturing (preferred)
- Welding/fabrication environment experience
Why Rinnai
- Above-award hourly rates
- Off-street parking
- On-site gym
- Generous staff discounts across the group
- A stable, respected brand with a site that's growing fast and investing in improvement
If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead people and lift performance apply now and be part of what we're building at Braeside.
To apply for this job go to: https://rinnaiaustralia.recruitmenthub.com.au/Current-Vacancies & enter ref code: 6881675. Applications close 24 April 2026
Rinnai Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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