Assistant Team Leader - Manufacturing
Assistant Team Leader - Manufacturing
Job Type:
Casual
Location:
Other, Adelaide
Category:
Manufacturing
Sub Category:
Management / Supervisor
Date Published:
29-Jun-2026
Job Reference
1119374
CoreStaff are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Leader to join a large manufacturing business based in Adelaide.
This is a hands on leadership opportunity suited to someone who has strong production experience, confidence operating machinery, and the ability to step up and support a Team Leader when required. You will be working within a busy manufacturing environment where safety, quality, reliability and team performance are critical.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with the day-to-day coordination of production operations while remaining hands-on across machinery, quality checks and team support.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the Team Leader with daily production requirements, labour allocation and shift coordination
• Acting as relief Team Leader when required
• Operating production and packaging machinery across different areas of the site
• Monitoring output, product quality, cleaning standards and operational performance
• Supporting quality checks, reporting non-conforming areas and promoting process improvements
• Providing on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members
• Promoting a safe, positive and accountable team culture
• Reporting operational concerns, performance issues and improvement opportunities to the Team Leader
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment
• Strong machine operation experience
• Leadership capability or experience supporting a team on shift
• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different departments
• Reliability, accountability and a hands-on approach
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekend work as required
Weekend work will also be required, including a minimum of 1 in 3 Saturdays.
You must be able to do Night, Day and Afternoon shifts on a weekly rotating basis.
What’s On Offer
• Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership support role
• Work with a large and established manufacturing business
• Hands-on role with variety across production and operations
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunity for training, development and progression
About CoreStaff
At CoreStaff, we pride ourselves on looking after our employees and candidates. We work closely with our clients across Australia to connect great people with genuine career opportunities.
If you need more information - Please contact Avi Kumar, Principal Consultant - Adelaide - 08 8450 1200
Apply Now If you are an experienced manufacturing professional looking to step into an Assistant Team Leader position, we would like to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and submit your resume for consideration.
This is a hands on leadership opportunity suited to someone who has strong production experience, confidence operating machinery, and the ability to step up and support a Team Leader when required. You will be working within a busy manufacturing environment where safety, quality, reliability and team performance are critical.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with the day-to-day coordination of production operations while remaining hands-on across machinery, quality checks and team support.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the Team Leader with daily production requirements, labour allocation and shift coordination
• Acting as relief Team Leader when required
• Operating production and packaging machinery across different areas of the site
• Monitoring output, product quality, cleaning standards and operational performance
• Supporting quality checks, reporting non-conforming areas and promoting process improvements
• Providing on-the-job training and support to new and existing team members
• Promoting a safe, positive and accountable team culture
• Reporting operational concerns, performance issues and improvement opportunities to the Team Leader
About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment
• Strong machine operation experience
• Leadership capability or experience supporting a team on shift
• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different departments
• Reliability, accountability and a hands-on approach
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekend work as required
Weekend work will also be required, including a minimum of 1 in 3 Saturdays.
You must be able to do Night, Day and Afternoon shifts on a weekly rotating basis.
What’s On Offer
• Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership support role
• Work with a large and established manufacturing business
• Hands-on role with variety across production and operations
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunity for training, development and progression
About CoreStaff
At CoreStaff, we pride ourselves on looking after our employees and candidates. We work closely with our clients across Australia to connect great people with genuine career opportunities.
If you need more information - Please contact Avi Kumar, Principal Consultant - Adelaide - 08 8450 1200
Apply Now If you are an experienced manufacturing professional looking to step into an Assistant Team Leader position, we would like to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and submit your resume for consideration.



