Leading Hand A/S

Company

We are a Global Business leading the market with Australian made and owned dental restorative products, teeth whitening and small equipment. Founded in 1972, SDI products are now distributed in over 100 countries throughout the world. Our global head office and manufacturing plant is located in Melbourne with overseas branch offices and warehousing in the USA, Brazil and Germany.

SDI Limited is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Leading Hand to join our Moulding team. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced manufacturing professional who can lead by example, support team performance, and drive safety, quality, and productivity outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities within the department.
• Allocate machines and work assignments to shift team members.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by following all safety procedures and reporting hazards.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and daily production meetings.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures to prevent non-conformances.
• Complete batch records, logbooks, and other controlled documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Monitor production performance and achieve daily production targets.
• Communicate machine breakdowns, delays, and operational issues to Supervisors.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards through 5S and workplace organisation.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are kept clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Assist with machine start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and basic setup activities.
• Print and manage production documentation as required.
• Store approved products correctly within warehouse areas.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues to ensure specifications are met.
• Train and support new and existing team members.
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory activities.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or processing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and train others.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills within a growing manufacturing team.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for safety, quality, and team leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now and become part of the SDI team.